Galvanised steel fence post systems provide a modern fencing alternative to traditional concrete. For any self-builder looking to undertake as much work themselves as possible – it is also an ideal option. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale explains... View Article

Not only a source of vital structural support, steel lintels are beneficial to a property’s energy performance by reducing instances of thermal bridging. Achieving such an outcome requires correct specification, hence Chris Cowley at Keystone Lintels looks at some of... View Article

Root ingress affecting below ground drainage is an issue which is often overlooked by housebuilders.  Why? Because it’s a problem that may not raise its head until years, sometimes decades, after a development has been built. Here, Steve Jeffries, Product... View Article

Here Kevin Wallis, Category Manager for Eaves Solutions at Marley Alutec highlights the factors that need to be considered when designing an effective eaves drainage system, including rainfall intensity, effective roof area (ERA) and gutter flow capacity. Along with increasingly... View Article

By Chris Cowley and Ciarán McAliskey at Keystone Lintels It has been described as the ‘fifth fuel’ and the cheapest of all, but energy efficiency is the most important measure to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. The built environment... View Article

Catherine Seville-Clare, Group Customer Relationship Manager at Panaz, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of contract fabrics, discusses the key factors architects should consider when specifying fabrics for care home applications. When selecting contract fabrics for care home applications, there are... View Article