- 26. Mortar mixes
- (Brickwork)
- Cement is the basic ingredient in concrete and mortar mixes, modern cement was developed by a French man (Louis Vicat) in the early 19th century. The Romans had used a basic form of cement thousands of ...
- Created on 18 April 2014
- 27. Cavity wall ties and failure
- (Brickwork)
- Cavity wall ties and failure Ever since cavity walls were used to build properties it has been common to use cavity wall ties to hold the outer skin and the inner skin of the property together. When ...
- Created on 19 April 2014
- 28. Install an air brick
- (Brickwork)
- How to install an Air Brick vent Air bricks are used to vent either a cavity wall, a void under timber floors or they can be used to vent rooms for example when a gas appliance is in the room. If an ...
- Created on 19 April 2014
- 29. Removing a brick
- (Brickwork)
- How to remove a brick from a wall Removing a brick from a wall is sometimes necessary for several reasons, you may wish to remove a brick to check the cavity or you may wish to clean the cavity. Here ...
- Created on 19 April 2014
- 30. Bleed a radiator
- (Central Heating)
- How to bleed a radiator Bleeding a radiator is in most cases a simple DIY job, here you will find how to bleed a radiator correctly- Often a Radiator will become warm at the bottom and yet cold ...
- Created on 19 April 2014
