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September 12, 2024

Laying Solid Timber Flooring: A Comprehensive Guide

Natural timber flooring is an elegant and timeless choice for any home or commercial space. With its warm tones, unique grain patterns, and durability, it brings a sense of nature indoors. However, proper installation is key to ensuring the longevity and performance of timber flooring. Below, we’ll cover three critical aspects of laying natural timber flooring: acclimatizing the timber on site, leaving a 10mm gap around the perimeter, and incorporating movement control joints.

Natural Stone and the Need for Sealing: A Key to Preserving Timeless Beauty

Natural stone has captivated architects and homeowners for centuries with its unrivalled elegance and unique charm. Whether used in outdoor spaces, such as patios and walkways, or indoors as sleek kitchen benchtops, stone adds a touch of nature's artistry to any setting. However, the allure of natural stone comes with a responsibility: proper sealing.

The Importance of Having a Contingency

So often when I ask homeowners if they have a contingency amount they look at me blankly. Building projects often have problems coming out of the ground. The ground conditions can vary and the builder may encounter rock or issues with water, soft spots or as I found recently a site filled with old brick rubble tucked in nicely under the original house slab.

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Laying Solid Timber Flooring: A Comprehensive Guide

Natural Stone and the Need for Sealing: A Key to Preserving Timeless Beauty

The Importance of Having a Contingency

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