Top 5 FAQs About Structural Engineering
Giving someone the duty of organizing your building services is a daunting task, so you’ll need to make sure you’re working with a firm that you trust and that you ask them the right questions. So, what questions do you... Read More →
3 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Structural Engineer
There are many reasons to hire a structural engineer for your industrial, commercial, or residential building project. Whether you’re starting from scratch or already have designs and drawings to work with, a structural engineer is there to make sure your... Read More →
What to Look Out For if You’re Buying an Old House
Whether you’re a fan of traditional architecture and design or you want to buy a fixer-upper to put it back on the market, old homes bring numerous challenges that you should be aware of. Not only can specific problems cost... Read More →
Pitched Roof: Types & Common Defects
Pitched roofs are the most common types of roofs found on buildings. They are most often used because they effectively shed water, whereas the other type of roofs, such as a flat roof, aren’t. A pitched roof is most likely... Read More →
What Are Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas?
What Are Listed Buildings? Listed buildings are buildings with cultural, historic (whether this is cultural, militarily, or are associated with significant people) or architectural (in terms of architectural design, decoration, and craftsmanship) importance. A list of these buildings is kept... Read More →
Common Flat Roofs Construction Types & Issues
We often see flat roofs at our UK Kingston surveyors’ office, so we’ve written up a piece all about flat roofs and their construction. Flat roofs are often found on extensions and outbuildings; however, they can sometimes be found on... Read More →
11 Common Defects in Older Homes
A large portion of older buildings, such as Georgian and Victorian houses, were designed to be breathable. Lime mortar and clay bricks were very popular in the Georgian and Victorian periods. These materials are permeable by nature, meaning when the... Read More →
Case Study: Edwardian Cottage Burst Pipe in Roof Space
One of our Surrey building surveyors carried out a building survey for an Edwardian cottage, in which there was an extensive amount of dampness. We tested for damp (which we do in all building surveys) assessed the repair property. There... Read More →
How Stresses Affect Structural Members in Commercial Buildings
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... Read More →
Is Mechanical Ventilation Essential in Commercial Buildings?
What is mechanical ventilation and why do so many commercial buildings use them? We compare Coventry to London.