by Joe | Aug 20, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
The severity of structural damp can vary. However, its presence is unwanted and, in some circumstances, can cause severe problems to the structural integrity of your home. Before you reach crisis level however, there are several steps you can take to reduce damp and...
by Joe | Aug 13, 2019 | Property
Structural damage to a property is something we all hope we don’t have to deal with. However, the unfortunate reality is, there are many ways in which it can happen. This type of damage, depending on the severity, can sometimes be costly, and many of us turn to our...
by Joe | Jul 16, 2019 | Planning Permission, Property
Planning permission is often required if you are looking to extend the overall footprint of your house; however, there are some exceptions. These such projects fall under the classification of Permitted Development (PD). PD is implied consent for the work that is to...
by Joe | Jul 10, 2019 | Party Wall Act, Property
A party wall is a wall that separates the buildings of two different owners. Under the Party Wall Act of 1996, there are two types of party wall. Type A – forms part of a building and stands on land shared by different owners, for example, a wall that separates a...
by Joe | Jul 8, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Masonry constructions consist of individual masonry units (e.g. brick, concrete blocks, stone, etc.). The structure is then created by laying these individual components and binding them together with mortar; this is a mixture of sand, a binder such as cement or lime,...
by Joe | Jul 1, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
A roof truss put simply, is a structure that includes one or more triangular units that include straight, slender members with their ends connected via nodes. The roof truss is what supports the weight of whatever material is used for the roof, be it slate or tile...
