Archive for April, 2009

Plastering Contractors North West

As a team of dedicated builders from Liverpool, we take on most aspects of building and plastering contractor works and cater for an array of clients, offering quality work and excellent after service every time. As plastering contractors North West we specialize in all areas of plastering work including float and set, dot and dab, [...]

Replacing Damaged Floorboards

Damages sections of boards should be cut out and replaced, or a new board fitted if the damage is substantial. First check that there are no gaps or cables running below the damaged section, otherwise you will have to remove the entire board in case you cut into them by accident.
To cut a section of [...]

Timber Floor Faults

Timber as a building material has a lot to offer: it’s readily available, cheap, light and easily worked – and it is ideal for flooring. However, timber does has its drawbacks, due mainly to the fact that it was once a living material and is affected by damp or dry atmospheres, by insect attack and [...]

Solid Concrete Floors

Most modern houses today now have solid concrete ground floors. These will typically be constructed using: -
Hardcore – a suitable filling material to make up the top soil removal and reduced level excavations.
Sand blinding – a layer of sand used to blind the top surface before the 1200 gauge DPM is placed down.
100 mm insulation [...]