Ciaran Hegarty
Ciaran is a woodwork and construction studies teacher in Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin. He qualified from the University of Limerick in 2005 with an Honours Degree in Materials and Construction with Concurrent teacher education.
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Traditional Wood Block Flooring
Before laminated boards and carpet were the mainstay of Irish houses, wood blocks were the preferred choice of floor finish. To get a touch of old school class in your new build you may need to call in the professionals but it all depends on the complexity of the pattern you choose and whether you’re […] More
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Identifying Timber
There’s a lot of different types of timber out there but some household names you really should get acquainted with if you intend to build, extend or renovate your home. So go on, get to know your beech from your birch, your Sitka Spruce from your Scots Pine, and all of the wood in between! […] More
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Skirting boards and architraves
To complete the interior of your home (known as second fix) you will need decorative trimming/ finishing timbers; for your floor it’ll come in the form of skirting board and for the door surround, architrave. Beyond that, trimming/finishing can actually be applied anywhere to improve appearance and hide joints, edges, imperfections, or for protection. They […] More
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in AdviceProblems With Wood
The main problem with wood is that it is natural. We have all become so accustomed to man made products designed to perform exactly as we wish and always in the same way, it’s easy to forget that wood is a living material. As such therefore, the source of the difficulty lies in that fact […] More
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How to lay Solid Wooden Floors
There is great value at the moment on wooden floors, and laying them isn’t as difficult as you might think! Ciaran Hegarty shows you how. Natural wood is what’s known as hygroscopic, which means it will absorb and release moisture depending on humidity levels. The first and most important step, therefore, is to make sure […] More
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