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Fixing the Ugly Scar Left by a Removed Chimney Breast
Fixing the Ugly Scar Left by a Removed Chimney Breast Removing an unwanted chimney breast can completely change the way a property looks and functions. Internally, it can free up valuable floor space and make awkward rooms easier to furnish. Externally, however, chimney alterations can sometimes leave behind something...
Read MoreMatching Bricks Around New Windows and Lintels
Matching Bricks Around New Windows and Lintels Replacing windows, installing new lintels or altering an opening can make a huge improvement to a property, but there is one problem that often becomes obvious when the building work is finished: the replacement bricks don’t match the original wall. A handful...
Read MoreBlending a New Porch Into an Older House
Blending a New Porch Into an Older House Adding a new porch can transform the front of an older property. It can provide valuable storage, improve weather protection around the entrance and give the house a more substantial appearance. However, there is one problem that homeowners often discover once...
Read MoreHow to Match a New Chimney to an Old Roofline
How to Match a New Chimney to an Old Roofline 🧱🏠 A newly built or rebuilt chimney can look surprisingly conspicuous on an older property. Even when the bricklayer has done an excellent job and carefully selected traditional-looking bricks, the difference between fresh masonry and decades-old brickwork can make...
Read MoreCan Brick Slips Be Tinted to Match the Main Wall?
Can Brick Slips Be Tinted to Match the Main Wall? 🧱 Brick slips have become an increasingly popular way to achieve the appearance of traditional brickwork without constructing an entire wall from full-size bricks. They are used on extensions, renovations, feature walls, insulated façades and new-build developments, but there...
Read MoreTinting Handmade and Imperial Bricks: What to Know
Tinting Handmade and Imperial Bricks: What to Know 🧱 Handmade and imperial bricks are a huge part of Britain’s architectural character. From Georgian and Victorian homes to cottages, farmhouses, converted barns and heritage buildings, these bricks often have something that modern mass-produced bricks struggle to replicate: natural variation. That...
Read MoreCan You Tint Engineering Bricks and Blues?
Can You Tint Engineering Bricks and Blues? Engineering bricks are instantly recognisable on many British properties. Their dense construction, low water absorption and high strength make them particularly useful where durability and resistance to moisture are important. But what happens when those practical engineering bricks do not work aesthetically...
Read MoreWhy Brick Tinting Beats Rendering Over Ugly Brickwork
Why Brick Tinting Beats Rendering Over Ugly Brickwork Ugly, mismatched or badly repaired brickwork can completely change the appearance of a property. You might have a beautiful house with attractive windows, a new front door and a well-maintained roof, yet your eye is immediately drawn to patches of orange...
Read MoreHow to Undo a Bad Brick Painting Job
How to Undo a Bad Brick Painting Job Painting brickwork can seem like a quick and relatively straightforward way to transform the appearance of a property. Unfortunately, the finished result does not always live up to expectations. Poor preparation, unsuitable paint, bad colour choices and rushed application can leave...
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