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Self build insurance is an important type of insurance that every self-builder should consider and If you’re thinking of building your own home in the UK, you’re not alone. Self-building is becoming increasingly popular, with more people choosing to design and construct their own homes rather than buy an existing
When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of a building, two tests are commonly used, airtightness testing and thermal imaging.
When constructing a building, one of the key considerations is airtightness. While the process can be challenging, there are numerous benefits to achieving airtightness. Airtightness is important for energy savings, and can be achieved with the use of insulation materials and mechanical ventilation systems.
Photovoltaic cells are small devices that convert light to electricity. The process starts with sunlight striking the cells, knocking free electrons from the back and causing them to move to the front.
If you’re looking for solar panels, you have many options. There are monocrystalline panels, polycrystalline panels, and thin film panels, among others. Listed below are the pros and cons of each type, and what you should look for before you make your final decision.
Dry lining can be used to line walls and ceilings in homes and commercial buildings. Unlike plasterboard, dry lining can be applied directly to walls or ceilings, and is often much cheaper.
A trickle vent is a tiny opening in the wall or window frame that lets in small amounts of air. These trickle vents are used extensively throughout the UK and Europe. In some cases, they are even integrated into the window frames themselves. But are they necessary? We’ll take a
If you’re interested in the quality of insulating materials, you’ll probably have heard of U-Values, which are a popular unit for determining the insulating effectiveness of a building component. While they’re used in the Building Regulations, they are also an important indication of design and build quality. If you’re wondering
SAP calculations are a way of comparing the running costs of dwellings anywhere in the UK. For new dwellings, SAP calculations are a simple desktop exercise, in which a client submits their specifications and plans to an assessor. They should be undertaken early on in the design process, as it