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brown composite wood fence

Composite wood fencing is becoming more and more popular. The main reason likely being due to the fact that they are fairly low maintenance. However, you should know that even composite wood will require a certain amount of care. In this post we will share our top tips and advice to help you to keep […]

Hand sanding down interior wall

A motto we like to live by is ‘preparation is key’. Behind every good paint job is good prep work. Today, we are going to share our 5 top tips on how to prep walls for painting. 1) Wallpaper removal If you first need to remove wallpaper before painting walls, there’s a few ways in […]

Rising damp

No doubt the majority of you know damp when you see it, but maybe you don’t know what the differences of damp are, nor how to specifically treat it There are 3 very common types of damp; condensation, rising and penetrating. As they all have different causes and therefore require different treatments, we are going […]

Double slatted fence

After the destructive storms of the past few months, there’s a good chance your fences aren’t in the best condition. You may be able to do a quick fix but in some cases, you might need a whole new fence. Today we are going to be guiding you through how you can build your own […]

Raised garden beds

Protecting your wooden raised beds from the harsh Irish weather is highly recommended to increase their longevity. To do so, there are a few simple and effective steps you can take. Once your bed/s have been constructed, the best solution to offer the best protection is to treat them with a protective paint or oil […]

Aquadecks applied to wooden cladding

Timber cladding is becoming more and more popular, likely due to its great aesthetics, coupled with its easy maintenance. If looked after, wood cladding can not only look great, but can last for many years. How do I protect wood cladding? Step 1. Remove existing coatings Step 2. Neutralise your wood Step 3. Finish and […]