Flat roofs can be found on buildings of all ages. They can be covered in…
Timber kit buildings, built mainly after 1980, can be clad in many materials. Timber kit buildings…
In the 1960s and 1970s, the walls of multi and deck access blocks were formed…
Repairs to drainage pipes are a common or mutual responsibility. Pipes only become the responsibility of…
Responsibility for the maintenance of gas, electricity, communal aerials etc., changes at different points from…
Chimneys easily suffer damage from exposure. The pointing often gets weathered and washed out at…
Typically found in Georgian tenements, such as those in Edinburgh, these roofs have central valley…
Leaks in these 'secret' gutters often go unnoticed until rot is found in timbers. Parapets…
Skylights allow light and ventilation from above. There are a number of different types of…
Dormers need particular attention because they are exposed to the weather and have many junctions…
Flashings cover the joint between two different parts of the building - such as the…
Ridges protect the top layers of slate and tile. If the ridge capping is blown…
Tiled roofs can be found on buildings of all ages as tiles were commonly used…
Slate roofs were commonly used until the 1960s when concrete tiles became more popular. Scottish…
Even if you live in a house rather than a flat, you may still have…
The 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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