Early signs of pipe surface damage: Here is what to look out for
Knowing the early signs of pipe surface damage can help repair and treat problems before they develop into major leaks
Articles by Richard Roberts
How to repair a water supply pipe shared with a neighbour
How to undertake a repair to a water supply pipe shared with a neighbour, even when common ground cannot be found for a route forward
The lasting impact of the 2014 Glastonbury Festival Sewage Leak
The 2014 Glastonbury Festival featured an iconic set by Dolly Parton, extreme weather from sunburn to mud baths… and a sewage leak which had a […]
Slurry pipes: Vital infrastructure for material transport
Slurry pipes are vital to modern infrastructure, enabling the efficient and safe transport of solid-liquid mixtures across vast distances
Cast iron gutter repair: How to fix and maintain your guttering
Knowing how to repair and maintain a cast iron gutter system can extend the already impressive lifespan of the material even further
Horse shower repair: Fix a leaking pipe quickly and easily
Freezing conditions and no insulation means that pipe systems in outdoor horse showers often need repair during the winter months
What is a sewer force main and how does it work?
A sewer force main is pressurised pipe which fulfils a vital role as a component in wastewater treatment and management systems
What to do if you have a frozen or burst pipe in cold winter weather
Follow these steps if you find yourself suffering from a frozen or burst pipe when cold winter weather results in freezing temperatures
Rembering when and how wood was used for water pipes
Before modern materials like steel, PVC and copper came along, ancient civilisations used wooden pipes to transport water around their cities
5 of the strangest portable toilet stories
Portable toilets are at the heart of many weird and wonderful stories – here are five of the strangest coming from across the world