This is the vertical junction between the party wall and an external wall. One key area of good practice is the use of a fire stop at the compartment…
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Insulation together with membranes effectively isolate the floor from the party walls for impact sound.
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The government has announced that councils in England will no longer be applying Section 106 charges on smaller residential building schemes. This…
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Much of what happens in the building industry isn't recorded, agreed or placed within a fair contractual framework. While a verbal contract may be…
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Did you know permitted development rules relating to extensions have been relaxed for a three-year period?
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As a partner, you can choose to work with any local authority building control surveyor. Your preferred surveyor can do all your pre-application and…
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Severe driving rain is a common occurrence in the UK and these days even sheltered locations may be subject to high levels of deluge.
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E1 Steel lintel with perforated steel base plate E1MCFF2
This junction can account for up to 26% of heat loss through thermal bridging, so it is…
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E5 Ground Floor Junction with an External Wall E5MCPF16