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Article updated on 31 January 2024
All building materials are subject to movement. This movement is due to several reasons however, two are…
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For new dwellings and extensions, a popular method of providing ventilation has been to follow the principles of intermittent extract and background…
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We recently wrote about good installation of cavity wall ties in masonry walls in relation to moisture ingress and structural failure. There are some…
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Over 2 days, 15 Guest speakers, 40 exhibitor representatives, 50 online delegates and 250 in person made the 2021 LABC conference one of the most…
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LABC has welcomed the recent announcement by HSB(UK) of its agreement to purchase the MD Group of companies including the well-known structural…
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An important design consideration for new houses, flats or dwellings attached to one another is how to resist sound from travelling between them.…
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Cavity trays are an important feature in external cavity walls to assist in ensuring any water is directed outside the building. Incorrect…
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Heat through the walls of fireplaces or masonry flues can be transferred to other materials. This can lead to the possibility of fire in combustible…