Category: Building

What are the main uses of oak beams?

Oak beams, also known as oak timbers or oak planks, originate from oak trees that are large and mature. Their purpose is to support the roof of a building or form the framework for a ceiling. They can also be used as structural components in structures such as doors and windowsills. Originally the use of

How to check if a property is a listed building

Listed buildings provide a lot of character to a home, but how do you check if the property you wish to purchase is listed? In England and Wales, there are three levels of listing.  Grade 1 is a building of exceptional national architectural or historic importance. Grade 2* are buildings of particular national importance or

The importance of warehouse roofing: You must get it right!

Warehouse roofing should be strong, durable, resilient, well protected against the elements and made to last for many years.   If you’re planning to renovate your warehouse roofing, or thinking of installing a new one, you need to make sure that the chosen material can withstand harsh weather conditions. Warehouse roofs are often found at industrial

Loft Conversion Building Regulations

A typical concern with loft conversions is whether or not planning permissions are going to be necessary. Typically, they are not but all building regulations will still need to be followed. When building a loft conversion, it is always best to start by planning and considering these areas, so that the building regulations will be

What are the best timber screws?

Timberlok screws are a modern alternative to traditional coach screws and can be used in a variety of timber applications. One of the most popular uses for Timberlok screws is fixing timber sleepers together, for example, and they do this very effectively! Of course, there are many different types available. Ever had to buy timber

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