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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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London Borough of Camden’s building control team has won LABC Warranty’s Bricks & Mortar Partnership award for 2015. The award was in recognition…
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A suite of 114 solid wall or “monolithic” masonry construction details have been added to LABC’s collection of 250 registered construction details (…
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Article updated on 31 January 2024 Too often building work is agreed by shaking hands - regularly with someone you know very little about. Verbal…
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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…