Structure and Building Envelope Articles
Mould Remediation Courses at National Flood School
This course includes mould and sewage remediation procedures, containment, microbiology basics and biocide uses. Confined space and PPE for mould and sewage remediation are also covered, along with sampling and how the remediation affects the verification samples. Posted by National Flood School
Best Ways to Conserve Heat and Energy with InstaGroup
The need to conserve heat and energy, both to protect the environment and to reduce consumption of the world's resources led to the foundation of InstaGroup in 1980. Posted by InstaGroup
Envirotile Roof Tile at Manufacturing Excellence Exhibition
The Green Roof Tile Company has been selected to exhibit the innovative Envirotile Roof tile that demonstrates the very best of British manufacturing. Posted by Green Roof Tile Company
How the Green Deal will Affect the Insulation Industry
The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will have an impact on installation of solid wall insulation SWI and may result in lost carbon savings from low cost CWI and LI measures. Posted by National Insulation Association
Chimney Maintenance Requirements
Using unregistered chimney sweeps can be dangerous; Maintaining your chimney to the correct requirements through established trade organisations such as the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps gives customers the confidence that the job they are paying for is done right. Posted by Home Sweep
Fitting Bird Cowls to Chimneys
We supply and install bird guards, cowls & capping to prevent birds from nesting in your chimney. Without a bird cowl, chimney flue gasses can be prevented from escaping causing carbon monoxide build up. Posted by Home Sweep
Improve the Security of your Home
This is a basic checklist to help improve the security of your home including whether you have a mortice deadlock or sashlock fitted to both your front and back doors or an Anti pick / anti snap cylinder lock. Posted by Burgh Locks
Solutions to Chimney and Fireplace Problems
Smoke from chimneys that leak into other rooms is a common problem in which the chimney deteriorates through corrosion of the lining and mortar joints. Furanflex chimney flue will restore any flues and chimneys that are leaking. Posted by Gfp-Furanflex
Installing a Chimney Liner into a Narrow Chimney
A CCTV survey may reveal that a chimney is too narrow to allow a small diameter liner to be installed. The solution is a Furanflex chimney liner. Posted by Gfp-Furanflex
Why is Chimney Maintenance Important?
All chimneys and flues should always be maintained and be swept at least once a year by a Certified Professional Chimney Sweep. Posted by Elite Sweeps
