Category “Buildings”
Building Insurance For Flooding
Reports of extreme weather conditions inflicting devastation all over the world is not a new thing on the news. Though most people here in the UK need not worry a lot with regards to property, personal belongings and well-being, there is a minority group of the population that have solemn anxieties. These are the homeowners … Read More »
Why are people coming to Cornwall?
The secret isn’t ‘just out’ as the phenomenon of people escaping to Cornwall has been prevalent for years. A trawl of the internet will provide many tales of why individuals have left the large towns and cities for a change of pace, for work and for love and through their tales is the common thread … Read More »
Retaining Wall Stabilisation
Unstable retaining walls can be quickly and efficiently stabilised using Platipus Ground Anchor Systems. The anchors, designed to work in a variety of soil conditions, and installed to depths ranging from 3m to 10m are capable of generating loads in excess of 100kn, and are available in a range of materials to suit short and … Read More »
Slope Stabilisation
Slopes, Embankments and Excavations can be quickly and cost effectively stabilised utilising Platipus Ground Anchor Systems, erosion control coir matting and a variety of appropriate geotextiles. This method of Soil-Nailing can be carried out on slopes up to 70 degrees and the anchors are installed using hand-held equipment, lending itself to restrictive access working, with … Read More »
Temporary Works Support
Excavations, Slips and Slopes can be quickly and cost effectively stabilised utilising Platipus Ground Anchor Systems, mesh reinforcement and timber soldiers. This method of Temporary Works carried out ‘top-down’ can stabilise cut faces up to 70 degrees and the anchors can be installed using either excavator mounted or hand-held equipment for restrictive access working. This … Read More »
Construction…
So what is a property of non-standard construction? The following are regarded as traditional construction: Walls • Cavity outer walls of brick/reconstituted stone with inner walls of brick or block. • Cavity outer walls of brick/reconstituted stone/blocks rendered with inner walls of brick or block • Timber framed property with outer walls of brick/reconstituted stone, … Read More »
Bats and Buildings
Bats and Buildings By taking bats into account prior to starting work or purchasing a property, you will: • Minimise any costs and delays • Help to avoid disturbing bats or their roosts, which means you will be avoiding the risk of prosecution and helping to conserve an important protected species. Protection and the law … Read More »
The historic homes that come with hidden secrets
The extraordinary story of a country manor near Okehampton in West Devon surfaced recently after its new owners discovered a secret wall to the side of its main hall. And it was no small affair; as you can see from the picture below, it’s basically a mammoth sash window-cum-partition that slides into the floor, in … Read More »
House prices continue gradual downward trend
House Prices remained virtually static in May, rising by just 0.1%, according to figures released by the Halifax. The figures support those reported by the Nationwide building society last week, which announced a small rise of 0.3% in May. The 0.1% rise follows on from a 1.4% decrease in April, but the quarterly change – … Read More »
Disposal Of Waste Plasterboard
The disposal of plasterboard first became an issue when the Environment Agency produced new landfill guidelines in April 2009 relating to material containing gypsum. The main issue with gypsum based plasterboard is that when mixed with biodegradable waste in landfills, the subsequent decomposition can result in the release of sulphide gas (H2S) which is both … Read More »
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