Inspiration & Advice

As we enter 2025 and the landscaping season creeps up, garden trends are evolving to embrace sustainability, functionality, and inspiration. Whether you're redesigning a spacious garden, enhancing a small front yard, or maximising a balcony, these ideas will help you transform your outdoor space into a stylish and practical retreat! 1. Sustainable landscaping Environmental awareness continues to shape garden design, with a strong focus on eco-friendly practices that support biodiversity and pres …

One of the most satisfying moments in a building or renovation project, after all the chaos and mess of months living or working in a building site, is the sight of freshly plastered walls. It’s that pivotal point where you see the home straight in the project and you realise that everything is looking like it was finally worth it. When the plaster is perfectly smooth and the plasterer has left with his hawk and trowel, you see the plaster slowly start to dry and lighten bringing light and …

What is Celotex? Celotex insulation is the world's largest manufacturer of multi-purpose insulation boards, which give solutions for cold spots in walls, floors, roofs, cavities, and many other locations. These chilly patches are typically caused by a lack of insulation, which results in moisture and condensation. Celotex insulation comes in handy in this situation.     Is Celotex flammable? Celotex insulates by trapping air, which makes it very flammable. It has a Class 1 flammabilit …

Moss on your roof may seem harmless, but over time, it can cause a large amount of damage by trapping moisture, leading to potential leaks and structural issues. Regular roof cleaning and moss removal not only improves the appearance of your home but also extends the lifespan of your roof tiles. Therefore, in this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about cleaning moss off a roof, including safe and effective methods to keep your roof in top condition. Why is it important to cl …

There are a multitude of different timbers available, but if two of the most popular grades of timber went head-to-head, it would have to be a straight fight of the heavyweights – C16 vs C24 timber. Which emerges as the winner depends on four key factors though; use, strength, quality and cost. Before you can weigh in with a decision on which is the best for your projects, we need to weigh up all the advantages and disadvantages of each. There are so many questions. What is C24 timber? Is …