Gutter maintenance and wall protection
An archival educational overview of the role, sizing, installation, cleaning and repair of gutters and downpipes.
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Roof repair by type of covering
An archival educational overview of roof forms, elements and structures, with historical data on different coverings.
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Ceiling types and their defects
An archival overview of ceiling and floor structures, their elements and visible signs of damage.
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Autumn preventive and spring planned maintenance of buildings.
Autumn preventive and spring planned maintenance of buildings.
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How to properly insulate a wall. Opening an existing wall, remediation, and lasting solutions
For subsequent insulation, larger and carefully executed masonry work is required, which means that such work calls for a certain level of expertise. We begin opening the wall by removing the bricks above the selected line
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Cold floors — types and historical repair methods
An archival overview of the construction and repair of brick, concrete, tile and stone floors, with original dimensions and technical drawings.
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Repairing and replacing plaster
An archival practical guide to identifying damage, preparing the wall and repairing small or large areas of plaster.
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How to choose the best glass for carpentry and save money?
How to choose the best glass for windows and doors? Compare single, double and triple glass, Ug and g values, Low-E layer and argon.
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How to check the origin of a photograph online
An archival guide to checking the origin of a photograph with reverse image search and screenshots of the former Google Images interface.
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Applying LEAN tools in manufacturing
An archival case study documenting how LEAN, Kaizen, SMED and Jidoka principles were applied through concrete improvements in the manufacturing facility.
Read articleWe selected some of the strangest and most creative solutions for pieces of furniture
See strange and inspiring pieces of furniture
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How 3D printing is changing manufacturing
An archival overview of additive manufacturing, mass customisation and examples from the development of industrial 3D printing.
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Featured topics help explain glass, wood, surface protection, and window and door systems.
01 Why can glass break even though no one hit it? Thermal glass breakage and ways to reduce the risk. → 02 How to choose the best glass for joinery and save money? A guide to choosing glass for windows and doors. → 03 The real truth about wooden joinery Existing article about choosing between wooden and PVC windows. → 04 Repair or purchase new wooden windows? Existing article about restoring or replacing wooden windows. → 05 Protecting windows from water and sun Article about protecting wooden windows from weather exposure. → 06 Windows and doors Overview of the role and basic parts of windows and doors. → 07 Glass at a different altitude Article about the effect of altitude differences on insulating glass. → 08 Wood moisture — why it is important to understand it Article about wood moisture and its importance in processing. → 09 Painting and varnishing wooden doors and windows Article about preparation and finishing of wooden surfaces. → 10 Wood-joining technique Article about joints in wooden elements. → 11 Weight and moisture of wood Existing article related to the properties of wood. →
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