Category “Buildings”

Chartered Building Surveyors For Ultimate Property Maintenance

Thursday, 19 June, 2014

Surveying buildings may be a first priority in acquiring used properties. This is essential in realizing the value of the estate, if it’s still worth the purchase or not. Additionally, the surveying process is done for certain government compliance. Whatever the reason is, building surveys are meant to preserve safety for the all occupants. Many … Read More »

Property Surveys Guide For First-time Buyers

Thursday, 12 June, 2014

First time, young property buyers are most vulnerable to wrong home choices. This is sad news because young people stretch their financial limits just to climb the ladder to estate ownership, and yet they are not given what it due to their hard work and the proof of feat they deserve. For many young home … Read More »

Trends In Efficient Energy For Residential And Commercial Buildings

Wednesday, 6 June, 2012

The main objective in energy efficiency is to minimize the amount of energy needed to produce products and services. Let’s say, insulating your house enables the building to utilize less cooling and heating systems to acquire the desired comfortable temperature. Installing natural skylights or fluorescent lights lessens the amount of energy necessary to obtain the … Read More »

Investing in Cavity Wall Insulation

Wednesday, 30 May, 2012

Cavity Wall insulation is infused into the cavity or hollow space between inner and outer portion of the brickwork that makes up the exterior wall of the property. There are different insulating materials but they all function the same by combining the still-active air; the insulation acts as a block against heat loss. They are … Read More »

Different Ways to Use Renewable Energy at Home

Wednesday, 23 May, 2012

Now more than ever, the increasing costs of electricity and natural gas are motivating people to look for cheaper alternatives. Being energy efficient shouldn’t be a challenge and, in fact, can be economically rewarding and make living in your homes more comfortable. Natural Home Heating There are several ways to heat your homes without blowing up your … Read More »

Renewable Energy – Should You Get It For Your Home?

Monday, 21 May, 2012

The cost of electricity and power has been rising throughout the years.  This is attributable to the fact that the supply for fossil fuels – which is the primary source of energy in the world, is dwindling. And as the saying goes: “if the demand is high, but the supply is low – costs will … Read More »

Harnessing Solar Panels Energy

Wednesday, 9 May, 2012

The sun radiates enough solar energy every hour to satisfy the Earth’s global energy requirements. The energy transmitted by the sun can be harnessed to make it more useable. Solar panels (also known as photovoltaic cells) utilize the renewable energy from the sun and are considered eco-friendly and clean method of storing solar energy. Solar … Read More »

The History and Modern Cob Wall

Wednesday, 25 April, 2012

History Cob is a material that consists of sand, straw, earth, water and clay, and has been compared to clay. Cob has a resistance to seismic activity, fireproof, and moderate in price. It is generally used in creating sculptural, artistic forms. The sustainability and eco-building movements began using this method again in recent years. Cob … Read More »

How to Choose a Building Surveyor

Sunday, 22 April, 2012

When shopping for homes, the process is never as simple as it seems. There are always outside perspectives you need when selecting the perfect house. Even after you have found what you believe to be an exceptional residence, you need outside opinions to make sure everything is up to code and safe for you to … Read More »

Change of Use from Commercial to Residential and the Permitted Development Rights

Monday, 16 April, 2012

The UK government believes their planning system should offer a supply of land for residential use. They believe and recognize there are going to be changes in the residential and commercial area, and the government is willing to support and recognize these changes and respond to them. Their desire is to respond to the social … Read More »