Technical guides
Plain, technically accurate articles on the construction, investigation and repair of traditional buildings — written for property owners and professionals alike.
Newly published articles
Our latest published technical guides, with the newest first.
Why Modern Cement Pointing Damages Historic Brighton Brickwork
An in-depth technical guide exploring the mechanics of moisture movement in traditional solid masonry and why incompatible cement pointing often leads to brick spalling in historic properties.
Read articleThe Diagnostic Approach: What to Expect
What a Safe-Bricks diagnostic approach actually involves on a Brighton and Hove property — the sequence, what we look at, when we open up, what we report, and why we diagnose before we specify.
Read articleDiagnosing Damp in Older Properties
How damp is properly diagnosed in older Brighton and Hove properties — the moisture sources, the investigation sequence, why a meter reading is not a diagnosis, and what a proper diagnosis should produce.
Read articleWhy Lime Render Matters in Traditional Buildings
Why lime render genuinely matters for traditional solid-wall buildings in Brighton and Hove — the moisture mechanics, compatibility, correct specification, curing and decoration that make it succeed or fail.
Read articleUnderstanding Bungaroosh Construction
How bungaroosh walls are actually built across Brighton and Hove — the materials, the assembly, how they carry load, and why their irregularity demands a different approach to alteration and repair.
Read articleAll technical articles
Articles covering bungaroosh, lime finishes, damp investigation, garage conversions, home extensions and the technical principles governing how traditional buildings should be repaired.
Bungaroosh
What Is Bungaroosh?
Read articleBungaroosh Repairs in Brighton and Hove
Read articleCost of a Bungaroosh Restoration
Read articleBungaroosh Basement Conversions
Read articleBungaroosh Construction Company Brighton and Hove
Read articleRendering Bungaroosh Walls: Techniques and Pitfalls
Read articleBungaroosh Pitfalls in Brighton Garage Conversions
Read articleUnderstanding Bungaroosh Construction
Read articleLime, Render & Finishes
Lime Render Versus Cement Render
Read articleRendering in Brighton Conservation Areas
Read articleMonocouche Colour Guide for Brighton Extensions
Read articleChoosing the Right Render for Coastal Homes
Read articlePainting and Decorating Guide Brighton and Hove
Read articleBudgeting for a Painting and Decorating Project
Read articleHow to Choose the Right Paint Colour
Read articleWallpaper Versus Paint
Read articleEco-Friendly Painting and Low-VOC Alternatives
Read articleWhy Modern Cement Pointing Damages Historic Brighton Brickwork
Read articleWhy Lime Render Matters in Traditional Buildings
Read articleDamp & Moisture
Home Extensions
Garage Conversions
Ultimate Guide to Garage Conversions
Read articleGarage Conversion Construction Guide: Floors, Walls, Roofs and Services
Read articlePlanning Permission for Garage Conversions
Read articleBuilding Regulations Checklist for Garage Conversions
Read articleGarage Conversion Costs and Budget Guide
Read articleGarage Conversion Project Plan and Timeline
Read articleHeating and Services Layouts for Garage Conversions
Read articleHeritage & Conservation
Heritage Property Restoration Specialist
Read articleListed Building Consent Guide
Read articleConservation Versus Refurbishment
Read articleBrighton and Hove Architecture Timeline
Read articleExpert Tips for Restoring Period Features
Read articleBrighton and Hove Structural Engineers
Read articleWhat Is a Bathroom Installation?
Read articleProcess & Methodology
Common questions about damp in heritage buildings
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