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Dave Wellman is in Ramsgate restoring a period property - a masterclass in timber cladding is on

Dave Wellman is in Ramsgate restoring a period property - a masterclass in timber cladding is on

Dave Wellman is in Ramsgate restoring a period property - a masterclass in timber cladding is on

Dave Wellman is in Ramsgate restoring a period property - a masterclass in timber cladding is on

In this episode, Dave Wellman heads to Shoreditch, where he steps into a couple’s dilapidated flat with the aim of giving their fireplace a proper makeover. He spends time assessing the worn‑down hearth, then rolls up his sleeves to bring it back to its former splendour. Throughout the visit, Dave works alongside the owners, tackling the grime and cracked bricks that have taken over the once‑cozy centre of their home. By the end of his effort, the fire‑place is revived, looking much like it did in better days, and the couple can enjoy a warm, restored focal point in their living space.

In this episode, Dave Wellman heads to Shoreditch, where he steps into a couple’s dilapidated flat with the aim of giving their fireplace a proper makeover. He spends time assessing the worn‑down hearth, then rolls up his sleeves to bring it back to its former splendour. Throughout the visit, Dave works alongside the owners, tackling the grime and cracked bricks that have taken over the once‑cozy centre of their home. By the end of his effort, the fire‑place is revived, looking much like it did in better days, and the couple can enjoy a warm, restored focal point in their living space.

In this episode, Dave Wellman heads to Shoreditch, where he steps into a couple’s dilapidated flat with the aim of giving their fireplace a proper makeover. He spends time assessing the worn‑down hearth, then rolls up his sleeves to bring it back to its former splendour. Throughout the visit, Dave works alongside the owners, tackling the grime and cracked bricks that have taken over the once‑cozy centre of their home. By the end of his effort, the fire‑place is revived, looking much like it did in better days, and the couple can enjoy a warm, restored focal point in their living space.

In this episode, Dave Wellman heads to Shoreditch, where he steps into a couple’s dilapidated flat with the aim of giving their fireplace a proper makeover. He spends time assessing the worn‑down hearth, then rolls up his sleeves to bring it back to its former splendour. Throughout the visit, Dave works alongside the owners, tackling the grime and cracked bricks that have taken over the once‑cozy centre of their home. By the end of his effort, the fire‑place is revived, looking much like it did in better days, and the couple can enjoy a warm, restored focal point in their living space.

The fire surround, originally built from reinforced concrete, has been completely overhauled. The renovation work focused on returning the hearth to its authentic state, reinstating the quarry‑tiled surface that first graced the fireplace. By stripping back the later additions and repairing the concrete framework, the project restored the piece to the look it had when first installed, preserving the traditional tiles that form the hearth’s base. The result is a fire surround that combines the durability of its concrete construction with the historic charm of its original quarry tiles, giving the space a refreshed yet faithful appearance today, making it suitable for modern living.

The fire surround, originally built from reinforced concrete, has been completely overhauled. The renovation work focused on returning the hearth to its authentic state, reinstating the quarry‑tiled surface that first graced the fireplace. By stripping back the later additions and repairing the concrete framework, the project restored the piece to the look it had when first installed, preserving the traditional tiles that form the hearth’s base. The result is a fire surround that combines the durability of its concrete construction with the historic charm of its original quarry tiles, giving the space a refreshed yet faithful appearance today, making it suitable for modern living.

In this episode, Dave Wellman heads to Romford, where he confronts a lively wooden floor that's been compromised by woodworm. Determined to restore it, he removes the damaged planks and installs a fresh oak floor, tackling the bouncy surface step by step. He assesses the extent of the damage, clears out debris, prepares the subfloor, and carefully measures and fits each oak board to ensure a level finish. The segment follows his practical approach as he deals with the infestation and the challenges of laying new timber, showcasing his hands‑on method in a straightforward, no‑nonsense style. Throughout, he keeps an eye on the floor's stability, making adjustments as needed to achieve a solid, even surface.

In this episode, Dave Wellman heads to Romford, where he confronts a lively wooden floor that's been compromised by woodworm. Determined to restore it, he removes the damaged planks and installs a fresh oak floor, tackling the bouncy surface step by step. He assesses the extent of the damage, clears out debris, prepares the subfloor, and carefully measures and fits each oak board to ensure a level finish. The segment follows his practical approach as he deals with the infestation and the challenges of laying new timber, showcasing his hands‑on method in a straightforward, no‑nonsense style. Throughout, he keeps an eye on the floor's stability, making adjustments as needed to achieve a solid, even surface.

In the town of Gosport, Dave is presently engaged in a small‑scale demolition, taking down an internal wall inside a house. The work is focused on the structure that currently separates the outside toilet from the rest of the interior, and his objective is to remove that barrier. By eliminating the partition, Dave plans to convert the external lavatory into a cloakroom, providing an indoor changing area instead of an outdoor facility. The conversion will repurpose the former toilet space, turning it into a more convenient and private room within the property. This alteration will make the area more accessible for everyday use.

In the town of Gosport, Dave is presently engaged in a small‑scale demolition, taking down an internal wall inside a house. The work is focused on the structure that currently separates the outside toilet from the rest of the interior, and his objective is to remove that barrier. By eliminating the partition, Dave plans to convert the external lavatory into a cloakroom, providing an indoor changing area instead of an outdoor facility. The conversion will repurpose the former toilet space, turning it into a more convenient and private room within the property. This alteration will make the area more accessible for everyday use.

The session makes use of reclaimed bricks as the primary material, allowing participants to engage directly with authentic, salvaged masonry. Throughout the workshop, learners are guided step‑by‑step through the techniques of traditional English bricklaying, beginning with the most basic foundations and progressing to full‑scale wall construction. By starting from the ground up, the course ensures that each participant gains a solid understanding of historic building methods while handling the same aged bricks that would have been employed in original structures. The hands‑on approach highlights the durability and character of the reclaimed material, offering a practical insight into historic construction practices.

The session makes use of reclaimed bricks as the primary material, allowing participants to engage directly with authentic, salvaged masonry. Throughout the workshop, learners are guided step‑by‑step through the techniques of traditional English bricklaying, beginning with the most basic foundations and progressing to full‑scale wall construction. By starting from the ground up, the course ensures that each participant gains a solid understanding of historic building methods while handling the same aged bricks that would have been employed in original structures. The hands‑on approach highlights the durability and character of the reclaimed material, offering a practical insight into historic construction practices.

Dave Wellman presents a step‑by‑step guide on maximising the limited area of a boxroom, showing viewers how to transform the cramped space into a fully functional bedroom. He walks through the process of reorganising the room’s layout, selecting appropriate furnishings and employing practical storage solutions to free up floor space. By re‑thinking the arrangement and making clever use of every nook, he demonstrates how the once‑constrained boxroom can be turned into a comfortable sleeping area that feels like a proper bedroom. Throughout the episode, Wellman keeps the focus on simple, achievable changes that anyone can apply to create a more spacious, livable room.

Dave Wellman presents a step‑by‑step guide on maximising the limited area of a boxroom, showing viewers how to transform the cramped space into a fully functional bedroom. He walks through the process of reorganising the room’s layout, selecting appropriate furnishings and employing practical storage solutions to free up floor space. By re‑thinking the arrangement and making clever use of every nook, he demonstrates how the once‑constrained boxroom can be turned into a comfortable sleeping area that feels like a proper bedroom. Throughout the episode, Wellman keeps the focus on simple, achievable changes that anyone can apply to create a more spacious, livable room.