by Angie Fitzhugh | Sep 27, 2023 | Exterior Projects
Rusty red staining around the edge of a stone paver is a relatively common issue. The tell-tale stain, which generally frames a paver, can occur for a number of reasons. These tend to be a combination of poor drainage and use of the incorrect...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Sep 20, 2023 | Exterior Projects
In seasons gone by, patio areas were “put in bed” in early autumn, along with the garden. Nowadays, with the advent of products like outdoor heaters, hot tubs and lounge-style furnishings, these spaces are used year-round. This makes regular...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Sep 7, 2023 | Interior Projects
An LTP protection and maintenance system has been used to complete an extensive stone floor renovation at St Albans Cathedral. The renovation, carried out by collaborative team – Silex UK and Winchester-based Extensive – spanned a 250 square metre...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Aug 24, 2023 | Exterior Projects
Have you noticed a white power-like residue on your pavers? If so, this stain is probably efflorescence. Often referred to as a ‘bloom’, efflorescence is common on brick walls but it can also rise through grout joints and leave unsightly stains...
by Angie Fitzhugh | Aug 16, 2023 | Exterior Projects
After the dry spell early in the summer, the rather typical ‘summer holiday’ weather has arrived. Despite this, there are still hose pipe restrictions in the South West and South East Water regions. In Cornwall, this has been the case since last...
