Beat the rush, if you have fencing in need of repair - don’t wait for the weather to change and your panels to be blown over and C-19 manufacturing shortages is not the primary reason. Unfortunately, there is one almighty UK Timber shortage coming, meaning if you wait until the winter sets in you will definitely be disappointed, as the coming timber shortage anticipated will be unprecedented. Our Canadian friends have acquired several of the largest exporters of timber in Scandinavia and are diverting the UK’s supply to Canada, creating a 40-50% hole in the timber supply chain. So, Laker Builders Merchant are strongly advising our customers to act now to...
Beam and block floor construction is suitable for domestic use and many commercial applications. The main benefits are the speed of construction and the fact that this method can be used where site conditions preclude a ground-bearing construction. Concrete suspended floors are formed using precast concrete beams laid in rows suspended on the inner leaf of the main walls. The gaps between the beams are then infilled with...
A job is only as easy as you make it and it’s important that you have the right tools for the job. Choosing the right paint brush plays a big part in the speed and quality of completing a job as the results do vary based on the type of brush you use. There’s a famous saying ‘a poor workman always blames his tool’ but in this case, the job would look pretty poor without...
Keystone Lintels has teamed up with Roger Bisby from Skill Builder to provide you with the top 10 tips when installing a lintel. Steel Lintels should be installed with a minimum end bearing of 150mm, bedded on mortar and levelled along its length and across its width. The masonry above the lintel should be built in accordance with BS EN 1996-2:2006. Raise the inner and outer leaves simultaneously to avoid excessive eccentricity of loading, with a maximum...
To coincide with our expansion into stocking more lintels we are taking a more in depth look at the steel lintel market and the products available. Steel lintels were first seen in the UK market place in the late 60’s when IG invented the open back lintel which has now become the industry...
Help us support the NHS! Laker Builders Merchant are working to support 'NHS Charities together' and those amazing people that are keeping us safe. The amazing and brave NHS staff have been going above and beyond to keep us safe and we're incredibly grateful. If you order from our website now we will donate your...
At Laker Builders Merchant we know putting up a fencing & Gates is not always so easy. If you’re erecting up your fence for the first time, we have made sure to provide our customers with a technical fencing overview, to ensure you may become adversed 'with the lingo' before purchasing. If you’ve decided to begin a fencing project then read our handy guide here...
Deciding which sort of fencing is the best for your property isn’t an overnight task! Getting it right lies in a number of different areas. Much will depend on not only your garden but also the area in which you live. Aesthetics are always important too – you want your fencing to fit in with the style of your home and to complement the rest of the homes in the area. Think about...
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