Tenement buildings can often require specialist builders who use traditional building methods. In this webinar, we will be joined by traditional building professionals who will advise you on how to find a contractor who uses traditional building methods and inform you on other aspects such as contracts and commissioning.
read moreWe all know gardening is good for our own physical and mental health - but did you know it’s also good for your tenement’s health? These four stories will tell…
read moreIn a recent episode of the Zero Ambitions Podcast, Gillian Campbell, joined the hosts to discuss her recent work with the EHA on retrofit policy and what’s needed to make it work. Retrofit entails making changes to an existing building with new materials, technology, or features that may not have necessarily been available previously.
read moreStone deteriorates through the action of moisture and frost. Stone naturally absorbs water and then dries – a process generally referred to as 'breathing'. The use of cement mortar can…
read moreRear stonework tends to be much simpler than front ashlar stone. Cosmetic damage to the rougher rubble stone is less obvious and the walls themselves are often better protected from the…
read moreStone walls are often built with architectural features that not only add to the visual appearance of the building, but also have the purpose of throwing water away from the…
read moreOriels are bays that start from the first floor. The oriel bay is supported on a cantilevered stone that is called a corbel stone. Bay windows are built down to…
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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