Moulded gutters are made of cast iron, like half-round gutters, but sit on a stone corbel. Sometimes also called ornamental gutters (OG), referring to the profiled edge of a cast…
read moreCommonly found on older tenement roofs, particularly steeply pitched mansard roofs, and above bay and oriel windows. Lead has a long lifespan, sometimes over 100 years, so it is value…
read moreThese gutters are simply a channel in a top cornice stone. The channel should be lined with lead or asphalt. As these gutters are hidden, leaks can easily go undetected,…
read moreGables are the end walls of your tenement. Sometimes the gable was originally intended to be a cross wall between two older stone tenements, but the next phase of building…
read moreCladding may be used in both refurbished older buildings (mostly multi-storey) and new builds. Its purpose is to provide insulation and rain screening to walls. Since the Grenfell fire, investigations…
read moreHalf-round gutters, originally made of cast iron, are often found on the backs of stone tenements and are also widely used on more modern buildings. A new half-round gutter. A…
read moreBeams span large gaps and carry the weight of floors and walls above them. The ends rest on walls. They are part of the structure of your building. Often found…
read moreYour flat is probably your biggest personal investment and, for many people, it's their pension. It's worth getting professional help to protect your investment, get best value for your money,…
read moreInternal walls in a tenement don't just separate rooms, they may also be loadbearing, supporting the floor joists which run from front to back. These walls may be built of…
read moreA door entry system makes a tenement building more secure than a regular locking system. Additionally, it provides better security if the door opens outwards, as this means the door…
read moreWhat is the problem? Sloping floors Noise coming through floor/ceiling Bouncy floors Staining on ceiling Cracked cornices
read moreThe first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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