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Don’t settle for shoddy mortar. Try applying a whole new finish to your mortar joints. The design of the mortar can influence the wall’s entire appearance. Plus, the different styles can provide various degrees of water-resistance. Take a gander at the different mortar finishes available in this month’s infographic. At Hitchcock and King, we help…
There’s no doubt about it – aggregates are the foundation of any building or DIY project. Not only are they a key ingredient in concrete and screed, they are also essential for sub-bases, but plastering, rendering, drainage systems, and surfaces – not to mention they also look mighty good as a decorative touch for a…
Whether you’re having your first crack at carpentry or just want to brush up on your joinery knowledge, you’re in the right place. And when it comes to joining wood, there are more than a few ways to put one-and-one together. In this article, we’ll take you through some common kinds of wood joints, what…
Here at Hitchcock & King, we’re proud to support our local community. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that our sponsorship agreement with Ashford Town has been extended for the 2020/21 season. The Tangerines announced their new manager, Luke Tuffs, back in April and we look forward to cheering the first team on when the…
OK, so 2020 might not be panning out exactly as we planned and those trips to the beach might have to be put on hold, but that doesn’t mean the summer’s a write off! Everyone knows the best summer evenings are spent in your garden with a barbecue, anyway. Oh, you don’t have a barbecue?…
Us tradespeople are always using weird and wonderful words that the average person often just doesn’t get. We’ve put together a glossary of definitions to celebrate these typical trade terms – no matter what line of work you’re in, or if you’re a customer trying to figure out what on earth your contractors are on…
We’ve put together a list of our top 7 DIY projects to carry out around the home whilst on lockdown. Take a look through the infographic below and see if any projects tickle your fancy! If you are in need of any materials for any of your chosen project, you know where we are… Insulate…
Over the past few days we have been in the process of doing some maintenance work at our Fulham branch, which involved some excavation. Whilst digging up part of the yard, the construction workers were confused when they found something a little out of the ordinary. An unexpected discovery After noticing what looked like some…
The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority. So, we would like to keep everyone informed of how we are following government advice in order to help stop the spread of the virus, as well as reducing the pressure on the NHS. Our operations are strictly observing social and physical distancing guidelines…
You might think that you’ve got all bases covered when it comes to being prepared for the first day of your construction apprenticeship – your route to work, any supplies you’ll need, what questions you’re going to ask – but there’s one thing you may not have thought about. We’re talking about the typical pranks…
