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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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A new and innovative bolt-together lintel system featuring an innovative design and easy installation process is available from HalleysUK. The…
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This Vision structural volumetric building system is a factory-automated system for the manufacture of permanent volumetric structural modules for…
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Silent operation matters and for this, you need a solution such as Wavin AS’ low noise drainage system. The system, which has LABC Registered Details…
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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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Millions of metres of dodgy electrical cables are doing their rounds on the market, according to Approved Cables Initiative (ACI). These substandard…
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There are a number of steps that can be taken, in preparation for storms, which, if followed, should help to minimise the risks
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If you miss this deadline, the new standards will apply to your site. For new homes, the changes will be a 6% uplift on 2010 standards