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A significant amount of heat is lost through uninsulated cavity party walls. In fact, recent research suggests the heat loss through party cavity…
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Dome UK’s timber panel Eurodome buildings are an adaptable, cost-effective, and easily installed bulk storage solution. The Dome’s design shape gives…
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Failing an acoustics test is not as uncommon as you may think. In many cases, it’s the simple, but avoidable things that lead to failure. The…
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Article updated on 31 January 2024 Polyurethane (PU) foam fillers - also known as ‘fire foam’ - are common in construction, but if you use them…
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Property owners across England and Wales are increasingly investing in photovoltaic and solar thermal collector panels to lower their energy costs.…
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Render has two primary functions. The first is protection, where the render ‘weatherproofs’ the walls, allowing them to breathe by letting water…
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Fire safety is an ever-evolving issue in both commercial and residential environments. One of the areas of focus is how to ensure occupants have…
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To meet current energy efficiency requirements, the cavity size now needs to be at least 100mm in newly build homes. Fully filling the cavity with...
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Inadequate falls in underground pipework are one of the main causes of failures that lead to a warranty claim. LABC Warranty claims history suggests…