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Roger looks at robotic bricklaying technology and asks the question, is the future of construction robotic?
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What Are Cavity Trays & Where Are They Used?
What are cavity trays, do you need to use them and if so, where are they used?
Read More »Repointing Old Victorian Brickwork – Best Mix & Tools
Repointing old Victorian brickwork is a job Roger loves. In this video, he shows you his technique and the tools he recommends for pointing, see the list below.
Read More »Removing Mortar Between Bricks with Morta Sortas
How to remove the mortar between bricks the easy way with Morta Sortas Diamond Coated Mortar Rake and Crosshead TCT Tipped Masonry Drill.
Read More »Building an Extension Part 4 – Brickwork & Insulation
In Part 4 of our series following the building of an extension we cover the brickwork and insulation stage and some points to consider when insulating your home.
Read More »How to Make a Fake Wall with Brick Effect Render
In this video Roger demonstrates how to use a fake brick effect render from Bostick. The system is applied in two easy steps, starting with a grey mortar undercoat. Once this is touch-dry it’s followed by a coloured face coat which is cut through with a specialised tool included in the pack to expose the grey mortar underneath, creating a …
Read More »Aircrete Blocks Cracking up – Unwanted Trouble
The appeal of Aircrete blocks over bricks is speed and cheapness. They are a good product but the builder needs to understand their limitations.
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