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If you’re planning a construction or renovation project, you may have come across the term “PIR insulation board.” But what exactly is PIR insulation board, and why is it so popular in the building industry? In this blog, we’ll answer these questions and more. What is insulation? First, let’s define what we mean by insulation. … Read more
In this post we consider the benefits of a warm roof over a cold roof. When it comes to constructing a roof, there are two main types of designs: warm roof and cold roof. A warm roof is a design that places insulation on top of the roof deck. A cold roof is a design … Read more
There are many cheap breakers on the market. From feedback I have received from my youtube channel, many have similar characteristics to the cheap breaker from Mac Allister model number MSBR1700-A is a 16.2KG Hex Shank 230V breaking tool. This comes with a pointed and flat chisel and a carry case to get your job … Read more
Purpose of FG35 Primer FG35 Primer is used for priming substrate surfaces for ALUTRIX® 600 or ALUTRIX® FR self-adhesive aluminum vapour-barrier membranes on bituminous materials, timber materials and solid materialsI required FG35 Primer to prime the wooden roof deck before fitting Alutrix 600. Application method The product datasheet indicates the method of installation as:“Apply FG … Read more
About the value sheepskin roller The ProDec PRRE010 Value Sheepskin roller is sold as a durable, trade quality natural Merino wool. This wool is the world’s finest grade of sheepskin aiding superb loading, release, durability and washability. Does it stand up to this in real life? The Value Sheepskin roller was ordered on Amazon prime … Read more
What is Alutrix 600 Vapour Barrier? ALUTRIX 600 is a high performance flat roof vapour barrier. As a result it is vapour proof, has a very high tear resistance and creates an airtight seal. It is the Rolls Royce of roofing vapour barriers. It is self adhesive and made of a bitumen type adhesive and … Read more
The mighty Scheppach HP1200S compactor plate is a step up from the popular 110S whacker plate from Aldi, and comes in at twice the price!This compactor plate retails between £400 and £500 in the UK. According to the brochure this 60kg compactor has a powerful 6.5 HP petrol engine that provides 15000N compaction force and … Read more
In this post I dig a trench and backfill in a tarmac drive way which is suitable for mains drainage. The trench can also be used for cable, water or any other service.
It is always very difficult to remove tar and bitumen. Tar seems to go everywhere and the more you clean it the further it spreads. It also sticks to your hands and cleaning cloths. Recently on a construction project of my tiny house garage annex conversion project, which you can read more about on this … Read more