Brick and Block Work for Home Renovations Auckland
Have you ever started a home renovation feeling confident about the project, only to stumble into a hive of unexpected surprises? When undertaking a renovation project there is always the potential to uncover problems in the home – unlevel slabs, cracked brick work, inadequate drainage, incorrect patchwork etc.
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Have you ever started a home renovation feeling confident about the project, only to stumble into a hive of unexpected surprises? When undertaking a renovation project there is always the potential to uncover problems in the home – unlevel slabs, cracked brick work, inadequate drainage, incorrect patchwork etc.
Brick and block work can be an important part of a renovation. Extending your house, adding a garage, building a boundary wall, inserting a door opening or repairing damaged areas all rely on masonry work. Get this into your plans as early as possible and it will feel much less abrupt.
Begin with the Existing Building
Before you can even think of starting work you must understand how the wall is constructed. Your new work must marry-in nicely to existing work, right down to levels. What if the bricks are old and weathered or don't now exist anymore? Even if you find the same bricks, they may have weathered and now not quite match. A site visit may be required to understand whether a close enough match, a feature or a totally different finish is required.
Extensions Require Proper Linkages
A simple extension is not just about four walls and a roof - it's about making the extension sit sensibly with your existing building. It should sit sensibly with the roof line, ground line, window lines and external cladding materials. So ensure your brickwork is carefully planned around the join to avoid extra cracks or leaks.
Blockwork for Garages and Outdoor Areas
The foundation of most garages, sheds, outbuildings and even some patios are built using concrete blocks. The blocks are a strong, practical way of building and can either be left exposed for the rougher look that's characteristic of the material, or plastered and covered with whatever the general finish of your property is. It's important to decide on whether you want to have visible blockwork or if you'd prefer a plaster or render beforehand, as this will determine the other joints and treatment needed, as well as how the blocks need to be prepared. Leveling needs to be very precise and a small mistake at the bottom can be obvious towards the top of the wall.
Coordinate the Work with the Schedule of the Renovation.
Masonry work can be interspersed with other trades. You will need to work together with builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers and landscapers. Pre-arrange access, remove obstructions and make sure the contractor knows where services will be needed. Fitting in with other contractors will avoid hold-ups and damage to finished work.
Choose a Team that Understands Renovation Work
Renovation work in masonry takes time and skill as most of the works are around existing structures where measurements and access and materials all come into play. Mr Singh Brick & Block Laying Ltd have extensive experience in bricklaying, blocklaying, renovation work, plastering and finishing, along with all other masonry jobs for customers throughout Auckland, and there's nothing we love more than to get started on your renovation. Contact us today on 020 410 79568, or visit Mr Singh Brick & Block Laying Ltd to learn more about us.
