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Buying double glazing
Certain double glazing firms do not cater for the DIY market, others cater for both professional and DIY work and some solely for the DIY market. If you choose a professional installation, a...
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Types of double glazing
Types of double glazing There are four types of double glazing in common use: insulating glass, secondary sashes, coupled windows and plastic film. Insulating (hermetically sealed) glass These units...
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Care of basic tools
DON’T leave steel measuring tape extended, especially with blade on edge, on workbench or floor in case something falls onto it; damaged tape will be virtually useless DO hang up saws by handle or...
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Building a partition wall
Sometimes a big living room or kitchen-dinning area is a wasted space. By putting a wall up , the space can be divided and you can create a second room/ bedroom, office area. Sound proofing the wall is...
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Reused bricks
Reclaimed bricks can be reused most of the time. Old bricks will give character to a new build, by having a weather down appearance. Driveway fence wall using old bricks Building an office/shed/storage...
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Bricks and Bricklaying – short history
How bricks were made in the 1920’s How bricklaying was done. You can read more about bricklaying here : http://robuild.co.uk/extensions_conversions/index.php/bricklaying/
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Matching bricks for extensions
To match the brick colour to the original building is very important. Just use the weather, old bricks, right pointing/cement mix, etc to your advantage. On this job, we could not wait 6 months for the...
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Removing an internal load bearing wall
To remove an internal load bearing wall will require the services of a Structural Engineer and in most cases, you have to submit a Building Notice to the Local Council – Building Department. Removing...
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Building a Recording Music Studio
In London , there are only a few recording studios and when we were asked to build a purpose built music studio, we welcomed the challenge. After the Planing Permission was approved , we started...
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The cost for installing bollards can be classified in three different categories: 1.Fixed bollards, cheaper and easier to install. 2.Semi-fixed bollards, requires manual lowering and raising.Medium...
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View ArticleRomanian
Robuild London Builders has a large number of Romanian builders in our team along with other Eastern European tradesmen.
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Removing walls
Removing walls Open plan layout is very popular in London homes and flats. Solid though they look, walls don’t have to be forever; you can knock two small rooms into one big one. It is hard work,...
View ArticleBuilding Regulations
Building Regulations To view information on the Building Regulations for your area please follow the links below: NORTH WEST ASHTON – www.oldham.gov.uk OR www.tameside.gov.uk BAGULEY –...
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Materials Costs Calculator
Building Materials Calculator A very useful tool for builders, painters and decorators, tilers, landscapers and other trades. You can calculate how many bricks, blocks, sand, cement, tiles,...
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Radlett ,Elstree & Borehamwood
Robuild Builders cover Borehamwood, Elstree, Radlett, Shenley, Aldenham and Letchmore Heath. House Extensions,Home Extensions, Kitchen extensions,Garage Conversions, Loft Conversions,...
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Building a Garden Office
Building a Garden Office is an option if you don’t have the space to build a house extension or you can’t convert the garage. The outdoor buildings can be used for storage, gyms, garden offices, dens,...
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Making a new window door opening
Creating or making a new window or door opening In most cases, Building Regulation Approval is required to insert or make a new opening for a window or door. This is because making a new opening will...
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