What is the Best Time of Year to Build a New House?

What is the Best Time of Year to Build a New House?

This is a question I am asked on occasion and my usual answer is ‘It depends’. I would say, though, that winter is a definite no-no, simply because of the unpredictability of the weather. If we could guarantee a mild, frost and snow free winter, then that would be...
It’s Christmas Already!

It’s Christmas Already!

It seems hard to credit but there is no getting away from the fact that Christmas is upon us and that’s another year gone! I am pleased to say that it has been a successful one for us and I’d like to take this opportunity of wishing all our customers and suppliers a...
Jargon Busting – Groundworks & Foundations

Jargon Busting – Groundworks & Foundations

Time for another in my occasional series explaining some of the technical terms we use on a daily basis. Here’s a simple ‘jargon buster’ explaining some of the more frequently used terms when discussing groundworks and foundations: • Flagstone – any large, flat stone...
New Tech for New Builds!

New Tech for New Builds!

It is fifty years since Neil Armstrong took those significant steps on the surface of the moon and technology has come a long way since. I predict that there will be some significant changes in the way our homes are built in the very near future. The traditional brick...