RAAC, once believed to a viable long term solution to traditional concrete, has recently come under fire as the concrete itself crumbles, and is likely to fail. In some instances, this failure can be sudden and completely catastrophic, so it’s more important than ever to be aware of the signs of crumbling RAAC. So, if […]
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A lintel isn’t something that everyone takes notice of every single day. In fact, most people go through the week without even noticing the lintels above their doors and windows. However, once that lintel starts to fail, that’s when it’s going to be front and centre of your attention. Lintel failure can lead to all
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Owning a property is a lot of work, as many will tell you. It involves a lot of maintenance, and owners will have to keep an eye out for signs of problems before they fully manifest just to keep costs (and stress down). Not only that, but if you are in the market for a
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A lintel is something you might not have heard of before but it is in fact an essential part of a building’s infrastructure. In this article, we explain what exactly a lintel is, the different types of lintels that can be used. What Exactly Is a Lintel? Simply put a lintel is a beam that
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Structural damage can be a serious problem if not fixed early enough. It is a big problem if you are looking to buy or sell a property and is obviously, a potential deal breaker for buyers. So, how can you tell if your house is suffering with some form of structural damage? Our latest article
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK, so why haven’t you heard of it? It’s time to spread the word. Today marks the end of Radon Awareness Week, a week dedicated to informing the general public of one the leading causes of unexpected fatalities in the UK. But we don’t
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At Timberwise we cover a wide variety of property care issues. Although we are best known for our timber and damp services we are also specialists in structural repairs. In this article, we touch on structural repairs and in particular crack stitching and lateral restraint. What causes structural cracking? Solid and cavity construction walls can
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Meet “The Expert” – This man of mystery is an experienced consultant with a wealth of knowledge to share. In this article we look at concrete deterioration and concrete repair What is concrete? Before we look at the deterioration and repair of concrete it is important to have a brief overview of concrete. Concrete is
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