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What is the best materials for insulation

July 22, 2008

The best materials for insulation - Fiber glass and rock and slag wool insulations benefit the environment in a number of ways. Insulation is a key to energy efficiency in commercial, residential and industrial facilities of all kinds. Insulation in factories can help reduce emissions of green house and other gases, and reduce energy consumption. Read more

Duct tape be used for insulation

July 22, 2008

Duct tape be used for insulation - “1001 Uses for Duct Tape - And Ducts Are Not One of Them”? Being a licensed contractor, if it is a minor repair, then “knocking” it back in MIGHT be OK. BUT, are we talking about a metal duct or a flexible duct? Read more

Laying or Paving Garden Slabs for a Patio

June 5, 2008

Laying or paving garden slabs, clear any debris where the garden slabs will be placed. Patios must have a built in slope away from the house which is imperceptible to the eye. Hammer a peg into the ground near the house at the edge of your patio. Read more

Cavity wall insulation advantages

May 27, 2008

Cavity wall insulation is a good thing if you want to save a little money on your heating and energy bills, as long as you don’t mind the cost of having it removed in about 10 years because its causing damp and mildew on the inside of your home. With the possibility of hefty bills for any re-plastering, rotten skirting and maybe even rotten joist ends. Read more

Microporous paint, what is it?

April 11, 2008

Microporous paint can be often applied to specialist paints, a water based paint which allows the surface underneath to breathe. Ideal for all exterior wood surfaces, e.g. windows, doors, fascia boards, soffits and cladding, etc. Also suitable for wood used inside. Read more

How to grow tomatoes, tips and recommendations

April 8, 2008

Tips and recommendations on how to grow tomatoes.

1. Tomatoes need to be planted late in the day or at dusk
2. When you plant your tomatoes bury the plant just above the lowest leaves. and continue to add soil on top of the bottom leave for 2-3 more times, depending on how big the plat is.
3. Plant somewhere they will get full sun and partial defused light. Read more

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