25% of heat loss is through the roof, however, before starting to lay insulation, make sure your slates, roof tiles, flashings, and chimneyheads aren't leaking before you start as wet…
read moreYou may need special consent to repair or alter listed buildings or those in conservation areas. This can include making repairs and any changes to the appearance of buildings, such…
read moreRenders of various kinds are applied to walls to help protect them from the weather. They can also help moisture in the wall to evaporate. Render was also used on…
read moreParty walls are internal walls between flats or tenements. What are party walls? Party walls are usually formed in brick and contain the flues from the individual fireplaces on both…
read moreLeaks from above - an overflowing bath or a nail through a central heating pipe - can damage decorations and lead to rot if not repaired. Rectifying the damage caused…
read moreTimber kit buildings, built mainly after 1980, can be clad in many materials. Timber kit buildings have the advantage that the frames can be made off site in the dry, and…
read moreIn the 1960s and 1970s, the walls of multi and deck access blocks were formed from precast concrete panels and concrete floor slabs. The system was used in three and…
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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