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WHAT IS LINSEED OIL PAINT?
Linseed oil paint, derived from flax seeds, offers durability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. It lasts over 15 years and requires minimal maintenance, making it a great alternative to modern paint. With its wicking properties, it protects wooden surfaces effectively. Although it dries slowly and has limited color options, its benefits make it a worthy choice.
Read MoreThe future is Accoya
Accoya is a name given to a timber that has gone through the process of acetylation. In essence, this alters the cell structure of wood making it stronger and more durable.Primarily, Radiata Pine is used, which is generally grown on plantations in Australia…
Read MorePorch Replacement in Southampton
Rot had set in at the base of this post, a common problem. The replacement portion was 800mm long a hardwood key was also inserted to prevent any slip on the joint. I could have also used a stepped Scarf…
Read MoreDecking in Southampton
Above are two examples of decking projects I have recently completed. Decking still continues to be popular and since its popularity in the early 1990s, when the basic deck for many was a simple single level surface comprising timber boards…
Read MoreChoosing between Hardwood and Softwood
I am often asked what’s the difference between Hardwood and Softwood and will Hardwood last longer? The first part of that question is fairly straight forward to answer; Hardwood is timber from broad-leaved usually deciduous trees, that is, a tree that looses…
Read MoreRefurbishment of a fan light in Southampton
This is the refurbishment of a fan light (the glazing above a door). This particular fan light had rotted because of the failure of the putty, which is a common cause of rot in timber frames and widows. It is important…
Read MoreRepairs to a Porch in Southampton
This image shows the repair and replacement of the bottom portion of a supporting post to a porch. The method used is a 45 degree scarf with a timber key machined through to prevent slip of the joint in years…
Read MoreDecking and Replacement Steps
These are images of decking and replacement steps. The decking was laid on top of the old tired deck and the steps were replaced reusing anti-slip pads. Tannalised redwood has been used, with a 10 year anti-rot guarantee – not…
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