• Condensation: a topic that needs airing

    Callum Anderson, technical advisor at the A. Proctor Group, discusses the risks of condensation in pitche ...

    Callum Anderson, technical advisor at the A. Proctor Group, discusses the risks of condensation in pitched roof constructions, and how best to avoid or minimise them. Pitched roof construction can be ...

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  • Airtightness – explained

    Minimising gaps in a building’s fabric delivers many benefits, from reduced heating costs to improved aco ...

    Minimising gaps in a building’s fabric delivers many benefits, from reduced heating costs to improved acoustics, comfort levels and occupant well-being. But what does the term airtightness actually me ...

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  • Trussed rafter roofs restraint straps

    Paul Cribbens NHBC Standards Manager (House Building Standards) discusses the fixing of wall lateral rest ...

    Paul Cribbens NHBC Standards Manager (House Building Standards) discusses the fixing of wall lateral restraint straps to trussed rafter roofs. ...

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