10/06/2017 Chimney breast removal & the Building Regulations With property prices ever more on the increase, more and more property owners are looking to maximise their real estate by removing idle chimney breasts originally installed in the early 1800s and 1900s.
With property prices ever more on the increase, more and more property owners are looking to maximise their real estate by removing idle chimney breasts originally installed in the early 1800s and 1900s.
09/18/2017 Competent Person Scheme (CPS) & how to avoid Building Control fees From undertaking a new rear extension to a basement project, plumbing to electrical installation, property owners can employ a tradesman or builder registered under the Competent Person Register.
From undertaking a new rear extension to a basement project, plumbing to electrical installation, property owners can employ a tradesman or builder registered under the Competent Person Register.
06/19/2017 Grenfell Tower. Why it did not collapse. The Grenfell Tower fire was unprecedented in its rate of spread and intensity. This has, in turn, raised the question as to how the tower remains standing and why the Grenfell Tower did not collapse
The Grenfell Tower fire was unprecedented in its rate of spread and intensity. This has, in turn, raised the question as to how the tower remains standing and why the Grenfell Tower did not collapse
06/03/2017 The Party Wall Act and what it entitles What is the Party Wall act? The Party Wall Act 1996 provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations. A party wall is a wall that divides neighbours meaning the ownership of that wall is shared between them. The party wall act covers any building works that may affect someone's else's property, even if it doesn't involve a party wall. This includes: Removing chimneys (chimney breasts and/or stacks) Raising walls close to
What is the Party Wall act? The Party Wall Act 1996 provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations. A party wall is a wall that divides neighbours meaning the ownership of that wall is shared between them. The party wall act covers any building works that may affect someone's else's property, even if it doesn't involve a party wall. This includes: Removing chimneys (chimney breasts and/or stacks) Raising walls close to
06/02/2017 What does a Party Wall Surveyor do? Working on you home can be a very exciting time, but it could also be the time where relationships with neighbours become severed. What are party wall surveyors? Party wall surveyors are professional advisers who know how to prevent and resolve any disputes or disagreements between the two homeowners that share the same boundaries. They take care of all issues you may face from searching the land registry and issuing the party wall notice to inspecting the property for the preparation of the
Working on you home can be a very exciting time, but it could also be the time where relationships with neighbours become severed. What are party wall surveyors? Party wall surveyors are professional advisers who know how to prevent and resolve any disputes or disagreements between the two homeowners that share the same boundaries. They take care of all issues you may face from searching the land registry and issuing the party wall notice to inspecting the property for the preparation of the
05/25/2017 Cross Laminated Timber and it's use What is Cross Laminated Timber? Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) are small timber sections which are formed into large structural panels that are light, stable and very strong. CLT is made of multiple layers of wood, with each layer oriented crosswise to the next. It is available in many different sizes and are great for entire structures, including internal walls and floors. The light weight of this panel means that foundations can be smaller and cheaper. If you care about the environment you'd be
What is Cross Laminated Timber? Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) are small timber sections which are formed into large structural panels that are light, stable and very strong. CLT is made of multiple layers of wood, with each layer oriented crosswise to the next. It is available in many different sizes and are great for entire structures, including internal walls and floors. The light weight of this panel means that foundations can be smaller and cheaper. If you care about the environment you'd be
05/13/2017 Types of roofing materials Roofing is not looked at as much as other building aspects, but it's nice to know some materials so you can identify some and show off your extra knowledge. Roofing is only looked at for its looks and reasonable pricing. Roofing material is classified into three groups according to its price. Low roofing material, Medium roofing material and high roofing material. Low cost roofing material Asphalt shingle- Made of various materials such as wood, slate, flagstone, fibre cement, metal,
Roofing is not looked at as much as other building aspects, but it's nice to know some materials so you can identify some and show off your extra knowledge. Roofing is only looked at for its looks and reasonable pricing. Roofing material is classified into three groups according to its price. Low roofing material, Medium roofing material and high roofing material. Low cost roofing material Asphalt shingle- Made of various materials such as wood, slate, flagstone, fibre cement, metal,
04/21/2017 Local Authority or Private Building Control Go directly to your local council or to a private firm, this is a question all property owners ask when undertaking a home improvement scheme. Let us clarify the reasons to go for one or the other, and how it could benefit you. What is Building Control? Building Control (sometimes also referred to as Building Regulations) is the control of building works on-site which is subject to building regulations. Thus any building work you are undertaking whether the demolition of an internal wall,
Go directly to your local council or to a private firm, this is a question all property owners ask when undertaking a home improvement scheme. Let us clarify the reasons to go for one or the other, and how it could benefit you. What is Building Control? Building Control (sometimes also referred to as Building Regulations) is the control of building works on-site which is subject to building regulations. Thus any building work you are undertaking whether the demolition of an internal wall,
