Engineering and construction lessons from the pyramids
How the pyramids were built, how tools have evolved and what construction and engineering looks like today.
The Ultimate Checklist For Putting Your Property On The Market
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Date18 Dec 2018
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14 tips if you're selling your home.
Mechanical ventilation: Essential in commercial buildings?
What is mechanical ventilation and why do so many commercial buildings use them? We compare Coventry to London.
How stresses affect structural members in commercial buildings
How stresses affect structural members (struts, ties, beams, columns, walls frames), particularly in commercial buildings There are several members that make up a building frame. A few main members are struts, ties, beams, columns and walls that make up the frame of the building. It’s important to understand how stresses affects these, especially in commercial... Read More →
Georgian & Victorian houses: 11 defects in old homes
A large portion of older buildings, such as Georgian and Victorian houses, were designed in a way 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 water hits the external envelope can be absorbed and evaporated. Combined with... Read More →
Flat roofs construction – Types and 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 flats and commercial buildings. In general, they tend to be less effective than pitch roofs... Read More →
Listed buildings and conservation areas
What are listed buildings? Listed buildings are buildings with cultural, historic (whether this is cultural, militarily or are associated with important people) or architectural (in terms of architectural design, decoration and craftsmanship) importance. A list of these buildings is kept protecting and conserving these buildings so that they can be preserved for future generations. Anyone... Read More →
6 Spookiest Properties in London
This Halloween, we thought we’d share the six spookiest and most haunted properties to visit in and around London. Read on for our countdown. 6. Sutton House Located in Hackney, this Tudor house was constructed in 1535 by an advisor of Henry VIII called Ralph Sadlier. It had then become the home to various people... Read More →
Pitched roof: types & common defects
Pitched roofs are the most common types of roof found on buildings. They are most often used because they are effective at shedding water whereas the other type of roofs, such as a flat roof, aren’t. A pitched roof is most likely to be found on the main buildings on most domestic properties. Types of pitched... Read More →