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Article updated on 31 January 2024Roof trusses offer a quick and efficient alternative to a conventional timber roof but they're quite delicate when not in their fully braced vertical position.They work through a combination of tension and compression to ensure that the timber chords and web sizes…
Cold bridging is a common problem, often arising where a gap occurs in the insulation of a building.
Whenever there is a break in the continuity of a property’s outer envelope, there is a risk of a cold bridge appearing. Such an area will often be colder than the main areas surrounding it and…
Responding to the budget by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, LABC Chief Exec Lorna Stimpson said,
“Understandably the budget was dominated by the government's response to coronavirus. And the Chancellor was correct to say it was the key urgent challenge but not the only challenge the country faces…
One of our surveyors came across this on site recently:
At first glance it looked like someone was trying to compress a 100mm toilet discharge pipe into a 32mm waste pipe. On closer inspection our surveyor discovered that the toilet had been repositioned internally after the connection had…
LABC has launched a suite of 250 registered construction details (RCDs) to help you combat the problem of cold bridging in construction that will minimise heat loss through the weak junction points in a building’s outer envelope.
“Construction joints” are those parts of a building where…
House builders today can face poor thermal performance at the eaves detail. This is where the roof insulation tapers out to next to nothing in the majority of trussed rafter roofs.
Mineral wool insulation is relatively inexpensive compared to other options. Generously deep layers of it are used…
One area commonly overlooked within building work is paved areas outside of the property. However since 2002 there has been a need to consider the adequate drainage of paved areas around buildings.
The 2015 addition to H3 imposed a requirement for paving, which provided access to buildings…
When installing pipework or cabling, floor or ceiling joists may need to be notched or drilled. But this could weaken the floor to such an extent that it becomes structurally unsound.
To find out if this might be the case, you can find guidance on notches and holes in solid timber joists for use…
Flat roofs are a common feature often found on domestic extensions, loft conversions, garages, porches, balconies and in some cases the main roof of a dwelling. They are more accessible, quicker to install and absorb sunlight at a higher rate than slated roofs, helping to keep the interior warmer…
Homeowner or small builder? These resources will help you get your new building project off the ground. Visit Front Door for more information.