Construction News
13/01/2017
All Brick And Stone Ltd Looks Towards Summer
All Brick and Stone Ltd has started looking towards the summer period as winter begins to comes to an end.
Winter can be harsh on brickwork, especially older work that hasn't had regular maintenance over the years. A fallen, or otherwise in disrepair, wall is almost to be expected after the gales and rains of the season. A client's barbecue, fire pit or even pizza oven could also have come into disrepair in the same way.
This could involve re-bricking whole sections. In which case, you need to mix mortar and lay the bricks as you would when building a wall from scratch. Or is it a case of the mortar between bricks eroding away? If this is the case, then you should reinforce the mortar at the weakest points and when it is semi-dry you should use a jointing tool to create a classic brick recess.
However, if the brickwork is in a terrible state then it may be better in the long-run to take the original bricks down. Rebuilding, in this case, is the safer option.
Start Growth Plans
A garden does not appear out of thin air, surprisingly. It takes planning and preparation in order to create a beautiful and, better yet, flourishing garden that can be enjoyed throughout summer. Creating a flower bed or a growing area is one of the best ways to help these plans come to fruition.
Prune Trees or Dead Plants
Spring and summer are a time of renewal, out with the old and in with the new. This should especially be the case in the garden as dead plants can look unattractive and take up a lot of space in gardens.
Long dead plants can be tough to remove, especially those buried with deep roots. It is important to practice safe removal; wearing gloves and eye protection in case of sharp or projectile debris. These should be recycled in the natural waste bins in order to ensure the renewability of the garden.
All Brick and Stone provides a complete source and supply service. The company will find exactly what you are looking for or to offer inspiration for possible matches. In addition, they are happy to serve customers directly and also work with architects and construction companies.
To discuss stone requirements, contact All Brick and Stone here.
www.allbrickandstone.com
Winter can be harsh on brickwork, especially older work that hasn't had regular maintenance over the years. A fallen, or otherwise in disrepair, wall is almost to be expected after the gales and rains of the season. A client's barbecue, fire pit or even pizza oven could also have come into disrepair in the same way.
This could involve re-bricking whole sections. In which case, you need to mix mortar and lay the bricks as you would when building a wall from scratch. Or is it a case of the mortar between bricks eroding away? If this is the case, then you should reinforce the mortar at the weakest points and when it is semi-dry you should use a jointing tool to create a classic brick recess.
However, if the brickwork is in a terrible state then it may be better in the long-run to take the original bricks down. Rebuilding, in this case, is the safer option.
Start Growth Plans
A garden does not appear out of thin air, surprisingly. It takes planning and preparation in order to create a beautiful and, better yet, flourishing garden that can be enjoyed throughout summer. Creating a flower bed or a growing area is one of the best ways to help these plans come to fruition.
Prune Trees or Dead Plants
Spring and summer are a time of renewal, out with the old and in with the new. This should especially be the case in the garden as dead plants can look unattractive and take up a lot of space in gardens.
Long dead plants can be tough to remove, especially those buried with deep roots. It is important to practice safe removal; wearing gloves and eye protection in case of sharp or projectile debris. These should be recycled in the natural waste bins in order to ensure the renewability of the garden.
All Brick and Stone provides a complete source and supply service. The company will find exactly what you are looking for or to offer inspiration for possible matches. In addition, they are happy to serve customers directly and also work with architects and construction companies.
To discuss stone requirements, contact All Brick and Stone here.
www.allbrickandstone.com
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