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16/05/2023

Asbestos

Asbestos, a widely used material in the past, has left a lasting impact on residential architecture. In this blog, we explore when and why it was incorporated into homes, shedding light on its significance and subsequent decline. Versatile Applications: During the 20th century, asbestos found its way into various aspects of home construction. Its popularity […]

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13/04/2023

Housing In the uk

Housing in the uk The turn of the 20th century marked a significant period of change in the history of in the United Kingdom. As the country underwent rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, the demand for houses grew exponentially, leading to a series of profound social and economic transformations. One of the most significant developments of […]

dark cellar conversion been dug out with a pickaxe

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bricklayer, Cellar conversion, demolition, home extension, leeds, New build, single story extension, wakefield
20/03/2023

Cellars throughout history

The history of cellars dates back to ancient times when civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used them for various purposes. In ancient Greece, they were used to store wine, while the Egyptians used them to keep food cool in the scorching desert heat. The Romans, on the other hand, used cellars to […]

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18/01/2023

Demolition of a building

Demolition is the process of dismantling or razing a structure, and it is a task that requires a high degree of expertise and precision. The demolition of an old building is a complex endeavour that involves a meticulous planning process and the utilization of specialized equipment. The first step in the demolition of an old […]

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12/12/2022

Bricks and the history behind them

Bricks The history of house bricks dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were first used as a building material. The ancient Egyptians were among the first to use bricks, using a combination of mud and straw to create bricks that were then dried in the sun. These were then used to construct some of […]

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07/11/2022

The secret life of drainage and chambers

The secret life of drainage and chambers Hello monthly blog readers. Todays special is all about inspection chambers, sewerage and toilets. Let’s start with the inspection chambers. These are the unusual squares that normally are in your garden or driveway. These concrete lidded chambers are used for just that, to inspect the chambers. Inside the chambers […]

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10/10/2022

Double extension

Double extension Good afternoon blog readers all around the UK, but most probably Wakefield, Leeds and the five towns. You reach us today languishing on our dinner break, sat on top of makeshift insulation roll chairs. They’re still in their plastic of course, other wise it would be a very itchy seat indeed. We’re currently […]

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01/09/2022

Cement

cement Hello again weekly blog readers! This week we are talking about cement, that’s right cement! I can promise this won’t be a boring blog, but instead an enlightening one which will enrich your brain and life. Come sit and let’s learn about the humble beginnings of cement. Cement is used in the building […]

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19/07/2022

Insulation in your property

Insulation in your property Hey there monthly blog readers how are we all doing? I myself have become a puddle since melting in what turned out to be 39 degrees in Wakefield, a new record for Yorkshire and the uk in general. The riveting blog this week is all about insulation … so let’s […]

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22/06/2022

How-To

“How-To“ This month we are having a change to the blog; instead of writing about the job at hand we’re going to be writing a “How-To“ series starting this month talking about how to build a garden wall. The first thing to do when starting to build your garden wall is to dig a footing […]

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Asbestos

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Cellars throughout history

Demolition of a building

Bricks and the history behind them

The secret life of drainage and chambers

Double extension

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