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Why Is The Wall Damp & How Did He Fix It?

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Wicking, also known as capillary action, occurs when moisture is drawn up a wall from the ground. This is typically due to a lack of, or a faulty damp-proof course, but It is also essential to maintain proper drainage and regularly check for cracks or defects in the walls.

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Waterproof Workwear for the Winter

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Whichever Snickers Workwear Jacket you choose, you can count on real comfort and protection from rain and foul weather.

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Installing External Wall Insulation – Is it a DIY Job?

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Our guide to external wall insulation, with EWI Store are here to help. They take a whole-system approach to external wall insulation, stocking all the materials required to help installers achieve a stand-out result.

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Is Spray-on Roof Coating a Con?

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A good clean and paint may have your roof looking rather aesthetic, but could the reality of roof coating be more harm than good?

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Stop Rising Damp in Its Tracks

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Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods are patented fibre rods that carry a powerful water-repellent material. They have been scientifically proven to eliminate rising damp even in highly-saturated walls. This performance has also been internationally tested and approved.

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Dan & Greg Build a Pyramid Hipped Roof

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See ‘Can a Plumber Pitch a Double Hipped Roof?’ 🎬 https://youtu.be/7eoLdqZFweg Dan’s Roofing Square & App: 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Roger meets Dan and Greg at the George & Dragon pub in Headcorn to follow him building a wooden gazebo for a cocktail bar. ▶ https://georgeanddragon-headcorn.co.uk

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5 Ways to Avoid Injury During DIY Work

5 Ways to Avoid Injury During DIY Work

DIY is a fulfilling and pleasant hobby for many people around the UK. However, it can also come with its attendant dangers, so avoid injury!

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How to Lift a Steel With No Sweat ~ Orangery #2

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Huge thanks to Keystone Lintels for supplying our special lintel. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3yagYRV The Ultimate Roofing Square by Dan Cox 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Forgefix Sheradised Twist Nail 🛒 https://amzn.to/388nK24 Keystone Special Steel Lintels Keystone supports both architects and designers, pushing the boundaries and possibilities in steel lintel design with a custom, bespoke design service. Ask for a Keystone Engineer to …

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We Were Gobsmacked by This Young Carpenter

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Thanks to Eliot: https://www.instagram.com/ejd_carpentry Thanks to MTwo: https://www.instagram.com/mtwobuildingservices Dan Cox is working with Rob & Scott from MTwo Building Services and a new young apprentice carpenter, Eliot. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M

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Protect Against Dampness in Walls with Drybase

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https://www.safeguardeurope.com/products/drybase/drybase-flex Roger is plastering a cellar wall and adds some extra damp proofing with Drybase from Safeguard. Drybase Flex A watertight low-profile sheet membrane for protection against dampness in walls without the need to drill and install plugs. The membrane is a 1.5 mm thick flexible polypropylene sheet with a fleeced surface on both sides. The two fleeces ensure good …

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