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Government Grants for Thermal Insulation & Heating Infrastructure Some Facts: Cavity Wall Insulation etc. The Warm Front Scheme: As a useful starting point refer to http://www.government-grants.co.uk which provides an at-a glance summary of eligibility for all insulation and heat-related grant aid. Energy Company Grants: Grants are funded by the energy companies via EnergyLink (part of … Read More »

Traditional Houses or Something Else? BRE publication 469, 2004, ….’Non-Traditional Houses’ (cost £275) lists approximately 450 different types of dwelling, from the Shipston Aluminum where only one example was built, to the Easiform Type II where over 100,000 were constructed between 1920 and 1970. Many types, such as Airey (26,000 examples); Cornish Units (30,000), Orlit (17,000) and Unity Types I and II … Read More »

Whose drain is it anyway!? -or- ‘When a blockage occurs’. “The problem started with sewage bubbling out of a manhole in the garden of an 86-year old lady”, reports ISA member, John Maguire. “The drain served a row of ten houses and the manhole was the last one before the drain changed direction towards the … Read More »

Condensation Pleasures & Curses – A brief outline A cold drink presented with beads of condensation on the outside of the glass is one of lifes simple pleasures. The same effect on domestic windows, walls and floors is unwelcome but arises from similar ircumstances – put simply, a cool surface in a humid atmosphere. Yet … Read More »

What is the impact of new global lease accounting rules? The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued proposals on how leases are to be accounted for by listed companies and others that report under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). If adopted, most major corporate occupiers will have to record their lease obligations on their … Read More »

“Colin did a fantastic report for us and rang us back to go through items on the report, would use in the future”. K Loftus “Excellet report produced very quickly”. P Hunter “No doubt, following your kind intervention, I received a phone call from Peter yesterday afternoon and he apologised for his tardiness in sending … Read More »

Identifying Asbestos How do you know if you have asbestos in your property? Asbestos Containing Material There are thousands of products that contain asbestos and these are referred to as being “asbestos containing materials” – and they come in all shapes and sizes. Asbestos has been used since the late 1800’s and the health problems … Read More »

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Why do drains block? The vast majority of domestic drainage systems in the UK are made up of 100mm and 150mm vitrified clay pipe work and for the most part these systems do their job with regard to carrying waste and storm water from one point to the next, or do they ? Most drainage … Read More »

So..how do cesspits work? Cesspits may vary in shape and size and are usually discreetly placed underground with only a single manhole cover declaring their whereabouts. Many older properties may have cesspits made of traditional brick unless they have been replaced; modern tanks are generally made from fibreglass and other modern materials. Cesspits are in … Read More »