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This Detail is in the vertical masonry that passes between dwellings. It’s a requirement to fire stop any cavity where it is not fully filled. The…
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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…
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While it’s important to get the design and installation of the pile foundations right first time, one thing you may not have considered are the…
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Solid wall properties are often classed as ‘hard to treat’ and have traditionally been considered expensive to insulate. But there are solutions that…