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Historic Tower Restoration Work Set To Be Completed
The work of restoring old buildings can involve dealing with centuries of changes, whether it is the accumulation of grime from the local environment or air pollution, growths of moss and lichen, or even the presence of cement and other materials due to later...
Does Spray Foam Insulation Always Need Careful Removal?
Over the past couple of years, spray foam insulation has become a major talking point for homeowners and surveyors, and not for any good reasons. Whilst it became popular as a cheap, quick and easy way to install insulation into...
The Benefits Of Reviving Brickwork
These humble building blocks have been the backbone of architecture for centuries. They've bore witness to history, silently enduring the passage of time. But what happens when those sturdy red or brown bricks start to lose their lustre? That's where...
Who Invented Spray Foam Insulation?
One of the most common uses of a spray foam removal service is in the process of switching types of insulation, sometimes out of a desire for an alternative way to keep heat in, but also sometimes out of necessity. If a prospective homeowner is trying to buy a...
Schools Get Playgrounds Looking Good Before New Term
The UK school holidays are shortly coming to an end, which means headteachers only have a couple of weeks left to get the building in top condition before the new term begins. One of their maintenance jobs they will need to sort out prior to the second week in...
What Exactly Is Dry Ice Blasting And How Does It Work?
Dry ice blasting is a method of cleaning which uses solid co2 pellets, or dry ice, in order to clean surfaces such as brick, wood or metal. This is a powerful method of cleaning that is thought to be more environmentally friendly than other abrasive cleaning...
How Does High Pressure Water Washing Actually Work?
Pressure washing is a method of cleaning which uses highly pressured water to blast dirt and grime from a range of different surfaces without the need for additional cleaning products. This is a popular method for cleaning vehicles, buildings and outdoor flooring and...
How Does Sandblasting Actually Work?
Sandblasting is a technique which is used to help clean and prepare various surfaces from dirt, debris, rust and paint. It can be particularly effective when trying to remove old or stubborn materials which cannot be cleaned using other methods. The way sandblasting...