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Cold weather can affect the behaviour of materials such as concrete. Understand the characteristics of what you’re dealing with and take regular…
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Where more than 50% of the surface of an existing roof is re-covered, a Building Regulations application must be made - and the Regs require the roof…
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Building Regulations Approved Document C recommends using BS 8102 to design basements where walls and floors are subject to water pressure.
Three…
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If you’re working on an extension and you find something like the above, you’ll need to put it right.
What’s the problem?
Using a ‘P’ trap at the…
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The above photograph was taken by one of our building control surveyors carrying out a site inspection, and shows how attention to detail (or a lack…
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Walls usually crack because of movement in buildings. Allowing for these subtle movements during construction can prevent problems later. If you don’…
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The primary function of an in-building drainage system is to remove soil and waste. In doing so, you must take care to prevent foul air and water…
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This junction can account for up to 26% of heat loss through thermal bridging, so it is critical the metal lintel is isolated from the external wall…
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The tiles you choose for low pitch roofing on a single-storey domestic extension are important. Tile choice is limited when it comes to lower pitches…