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Porcelain Needs Adhesive, Not Dabs
I spent forty-three years watching men pour concrete, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned,…
8 min
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The Complete Guide to Cavity Walls
I’ve spent forty-three years watching lads chase the latest fancy insulation boards and expensive proprietary…
8 min
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Where the Spoil Goes Before You Dig
I remember standing on a site in ’94, watching a lad with a shiny new…
8 min
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Getting Flow Without Losing Strength
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood on a site, watching some lad…
12 min
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The Complete Guide to Repointing
I was standing on a driveway in Surrey last Tuesday, looking at a wall that…
8 min
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One Datum Everyone Works From
I remember standing on a site in ’94, watching a lad try to set out…
8 min
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Why Slabs Lift Without a Primer
I remember standing on a driveway in Surrey back in ’98, watching a lad pour…
8 min
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Telling Condensation From Ingress
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood in a client’s kitchen, watching them…
7 min
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Admixtures Instead of Extra Water
I remember standing on a site in the pouring rain back in ’94, watching a…
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Squaring Up With Diagonals
I remember standing on a site in ’94, watching a young lad pull his tapes…