How to improve insulation in walls
Insulation in walls can make a huge difference to the comfort of your home. Find out how to improve your wall insulation.
Insulation can improve...
How to fix big cracks & holes in walls
Larger cracks and holes require a little more attention, but can still be made to disappear using the right methods and materials.
Large holes can...
How to fix small cracks & holes in walls
Provided that you know what you're doing, you can easily make small cracks and holes in walls disappear completely.
Small holes and cracks can be...
What’s a building envelope?
If you're having a house designed for you, chances are that you've heard the phrase 'building envelope' being thrown around. Find out what this...
What’s in walls and ceilings?
Most of the time you see them, walls are flat, uninterrupted surfaces. But there's often quite a lot going on behind what you can...
Vermiculite ceiling (popcorn ceiling)
Vermiculite ceilings (also known as popcorn ceilings) were popular a few decades ago, and offered good soundproofing and fireproofing.
Vermiculite ceiling is often called popcorn...
Stretch ceilings
Stretch ceilings make use of stretched material (often PVC), and offer a great degree of flexibility and creative freedom in terms of design.
Stretch ceiling...
Coffered ceilings
Coffered ceilings consist of sunken panels, and are used for both decorative purposes and to give structural strength.
Coffered ceilings are mostly decorative, but can...
Dropped ceilings
Commonly used in commercial and industrial buildings, dropped ceilings allow you to easily install extra fittings, ducting and design elements.
Dropped ceilings are common in...
Beam ceilings
Beam ceilings are a traditional style of ceiling in which load bearing beams are exposed on the inside of the house.
Beam ceilings can add...