Construction
Leftover Bricks
Usually builders over order bricks. This is to ensure that all the bricks come from the same batch and there is no problem colour matching. (Each batch of bricks manufactured should be consistent within the batch, but will vary from…
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Concrete – Pavement Joints 1
I have previously talked about Concrete Cracking …….but how do you stop random cracking across your driveway concrete? Well the best way is to control cracking by making sure it cracks where you want it to and the cracks are…
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Should You Use Yor Own Building Inspector?
Although I give lots of opinions on all aspects of building a house, including checking quality, I would never say “Don’t employ your own Building Inspector.” I’m very experienced in the construction industry and have done lots of research so…
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Why Aggi Drainage Pipes Have Slots In The Base
A lot of people aren’t sure how drainage pipes work. “Why doesn’t the water run out of the slots at the bottom?” is a question that many people ask. The pipes work on the principle that the soil/gravel around the…
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Brickwork – 45 Degree Corners
One of the things that really annoys me as I walk around is 45 degree bends in brick fences like this photo. Bricks are meant to be laid so that they fully interlocked and this is a long way short…
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