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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Oct 275 min read
Hip to Gable Conversion
What You Need to Know Converting a hip roof to a gable roof is a popular choice for homeowners looking to maximize space in properties...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Oct 265 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Flat Roofs: Cold Deck or Warm Deck? Ventilation? Building for Durability and Performance.
When it comes to constructing flat roofs it is crucial to get the specification correct to avoid future problems and have a long lasting...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Apr 153 min read
How Much Does a Structural Inspection Cost
The cost of a structural inspection can vary quite considerably depending on the type of structural inspection required, the size and...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Apr 11, 20233 min read
WHAT IS RISING DAMP?
Rising damp is a type of moisture problem that occurs in buildings when groundwater is able to rise up through porous building materials...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Apr 8, 20233 min read
THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAVE
What is heave? Heave is the opposite of subsidence, referring to an upward movement of the ground surface or the foundation of a...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Apr 8, 20223 min read
WHICH SURVEY
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SURVEYOR AND ENGINEER? Probably the best place to start is to briefly explain the difference between a...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Nov 8, 20213 min read
Steel Framed Houses
BISF and Trusteel type steel framed houses.
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Feb 27, 20216 min read
What is Subsidence?
Subsidence is a geological process where the ground level sinks or lowers. This can occur naturally due to various reasons such as soil...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Asbestos
Asbestos in residential properties can come in many forms. However, there are a few building materials where asbestos was regularly used...
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Wall Tie Failure
There is a risk that the metal ties normally built into the wall cavities of buildings constructed before 1982 will eventually corrode....
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Tony Waring C.Build E CABE AssocRICS MFPWS
Feb 13, 20211 min read
Finlock Gutters
Finlock gutters were introduced between 1950 and 1970 to replace cast iron gutters and there were several different styles introduced....
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