Of all structural problems that can affect a house, roof spread is one of the most visible, particularly with traditional-style buildings. Many roofs of historic buildings have spread at some stage, and can often be left alone and monitored, with no remedial work required unless progressive movement is observed. However in...
Coupling beams are an important load-bearing element for a structural engineer to improve the structural integrity of a variety of buildings. They are employed in a coupled wall structure to bridge to isolated walls and help them share each other’s loads when they come under stress. (more…)
After it was found that new build Devon homes were missing basic safety requirements after a fire broke out at the Persimmon Homes Greenacre development, another homeowner, Paul Frost inspected the fire safety barriers of his own property which failed like many more throughout the estate he lives on. (more…)
In general, any sort of change to the structure of your property requires building control approval. Changes to the structure include modifying or removing internal walls, basement and loft conversions, underpinning floors, or more. If you want to go ahead with any of these things, you will need the calculations...
If you are looking to buy an old or rundown property, a structural inspection might be essential for uncovering the structural integrity of the building. In this article, we discuss what goes into a structural inspection, and whether you might need one. What is a Structural Inspection? A structural inspection is a...
Your home is often the most expensive asset that you own, so when something goes wrong it, it can be extremely devastating. On discovering a problem, your immediate thoughts will be: how much will it cost? Will my house fall down? How can I fix it? Unfortunately, too many people...
