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Knauf Insulation’s Earthwool® DriTherm Cavity Slabs are approved for use in all exposure zones by the British Board of Agrément.
The possibility of…
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Image above courtesy of Torquay Town Hall
You may have come across flitch beams. They were most commonly used as a supporting lintel over…
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Yes, it is what it looks like!
One of our Building Control teams encountered this DIY toilet installation on a recent project.
The householder had…
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Can you see what the problem is with this roof?
If you look closely, the purlins connecting to the hip rafter don’t make contact with one…
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Masonry is one of the oldest, most established building techniques, but its strength lies in the correct use of mortar, which plays a vital role.…
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The next generation of engineered first floor joists offers greater spans and easier fitting of services. While hours can be saved removing the need…
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This roof/chimney abutment flashing has been chased into a rendered wall to form a straight edge. It’s acting as a soaker because the lead runs under…
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With the UK’s decision to leave the European Community, there will be a tendency to focus on that alone and forget about what else this country needs…