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…)
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 etc. Trusses have...
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, and water. The masonry method is one of...
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...
