A large portion of older buildings, such as Georgian and Victorian houses, were designed to be breathable. Â Lime mortar and clay bricks were very popular in the Georgian and Victorian periods. These materials are permeable by nature, meaning when the water hits the external envelope can be absorbed and evaporated. Combined with the use …
One of the Surrey building surveyors carried out a building survey for an Edwardian cottage, in which there was an extensive amount of dampness. They tested for damp (which they do in all building surveys) assessed the repair property. There was also another significant defect in rotten timber windows in which there was evidence of …
Case Study: Edwardian Cottage Burst Pipe in Roof Space Read More »
Several members make up a building frame. A few prominent members are struts, ties, beams, columns, and walls that make up the building’s frame. It’s essential to understand how stress affects these, especially in a commercial building.  Struts are present in the frame to withstand compressive stress. This stress comes from the force of each …
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What is mechanical ventilation and why do so many commercial buildings use them? We compare Coventry to London.
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