Electric shock
Dealing With Electric Shock In the event of someone receiving an electric shock you need to act quickly. Prompt action can reduce the chance of serious injury or even save…
Laying wall foundation
Any wall not built on a solid surface must have a firm and level foundation. Standard wall foundations consist of a layer of concrete on a bed of hardcore, but…
Insulating a Concrete Floor
A guide to insulating a concrete floor. The concrete floors of most modern houses should all have been insulated during construction, normally using a thick layer of dense polystyrene laid…
10 Basic Plumbing Tools
10 Basic Plumbing Tools There are, however, several specialist plumbing tools you might need for more advanced tasks. Pliers Having a good set of pliers in your toolkit is essential,…
Preparing the Subfloor
Preparing the Subfloor Before you lay the levelling compound, you need to make sure that the subfloor is clean and free from dirt and debris. Sweep up any large pieces…
How to Apply Undercoat Plaster
How to Apply Undercoat Plaster When plastering walls, getting the undercoat plaster layer right is an important part of the process. This will be the base onto which you will…
10 Tips for Perfect Tiling
10 Tips for Perfect Tiling Tiling is one of those jobs that seems easier than it actually is. Almost anyone can lay tiles, but it takes time and practice to…
How to repair dripping taps
Repairing dripping taps Dripping taps can be a serious issue in daily life. Not only do they produce an annoying sound, but the leaking can also result in wastage of…
Type of roofing materials
Among the world’s most popular roofing materials, asphalt shingles are the type most frequently used to cover roofs. These shingles can be used either as a standalone component or in…
Records at construction site
Records at Construction Site The following are the various records that need to be maintained at the construction site, 1. Drawings First and foremost import records to be maintained on-site…