timber frame

I have some timber windows and doors to paint but I'm a bit confused between wood treatment, wood stains and wood paint. Some of the windows already appear to have some type of a dark oak gloss paint which is peeling away in certain areas. Others look like they have just a stain. I'm I ok to...

Hi there, Firstly I'm new to this forum, so apologies if I've not posted in the correct place etc. Any advice on the following would be much appreciated: I'm building a garden office 4.8w x 2.4d x 2.5h. The concrete base is already done (about 80mm on top of hardcore, mot and dpm, no sand...

I want to replace my polycarbonate conservatory roof with a timber frame and lightweight tile roof with either 1 medium or 2 small Velux windows then insulate it with Kingpan/Celotex foil insulation boards and get it plastered inside. It is 4m length x 2.9m width in size. Need advice on what...

Hello, This is my first post so I hope it makes sense. Thanks in advance for your responses. Ok so I am in the process of building a 6mx2.4m half shed half summer house. Stud walls are up EPDM roof on. The next step is the cladding, I am aware of how I should clad i.e. Exterior cladding...

Hi, Has anyone got any advice in building a frame for ceiling lighting for something like in the photo attached. I initially built a small tray out of mdf as a sample to see what the finish would be like. Once it was primed and painted, I didn't think the finish looked that great updrywall...

Hi, i'm erecting a timber frame garage. I have used 150 x150mm douglas fir for posts and beams. Do i need a wall plate on top or can the rafters be fixed to the top beam?

I am faced with the tedious task of grouting the 2 -5mm space under the sole plate of my Timber Frame. Has any one found a quick and easy way to do this? I am considering using a self leveling floor compound and using the DPC to form a 'gutter' into which I pour the compound and let it flow...

I've just taken the 1970's ceiling down in our 1780's cottage... it was quite shabby and the insulation above was old mattresses and sofa cushions! So we're now wondering how to reinstate the ceiling without disturbing the breathability of the room... if anyone has any thoughts I'm all ears...