Functionality,  longevity and aesthetics I often fantasise about what makes a great roof… Is it using the very best materials on offer? Is it the amount of rare or obscure details? Is it the system used that could provide a centurion roof life? Is it the design? There’s so many factors we could go on […]

As a community I think it’s important we help one another out from time to time. The construction  industry in the UK as a whole can be quite an ugly scene, and for no real rhyme nor reason. There’s  plenty of work out there and plenty of places to up-skill if one requires improvements in […]

There have been several times in my career that I’ve learned an old methodology that is superior to the new ones or the ones I was currently using. The most recent not only feels like an all-around better way, but it’s also just a lot more fun. Sealing up cast iron down pipes and soil […]

When we were initially approached for the new roof of a Georgian country estate potting shed, we imagined a rather quick up and over. Maybe two or 3 days. After the stunning walk through the walled garden with high hedges to the right and a tall wall to the left, the shed came into view. […]

For today’s blog update I thought I’d talk about the importance of making jigs on site.Ever since I can remember I’ve adapted, modified and recycled materials and old tools to beused for an abundance of useful aids on various jobs. From the humble hole in the bottomof an old bucket trick, used to direct waste […]