The Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) including relevant Approved Documents has been revised and came into force on the 6th April 2014. The purpose of the revision is to further improve the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings. To assist the industry in its understanding of the Part L changes, […]
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Changes to BS 5534
The revised British Standard code of practice BS 5534 brought with it some major changes to roofing practices in the UK. The need for the reform came about due to the increasingly erratic weather patterns across the UK and the effect it is having on the integrity of pitched roofs. 1st March 2015 marked the […]
Read MoreIntroducing the RTA: A new force in pitched roofing
A new trade association representing the interests of manufacturers involved in the pitched roofing industry has been formed …
Read MoreRTA overview of changes to the revised BS 5534
At the end of August the British Standard for Slating and Tiling (BS 5534) was updated to incorporate a range of changes …
Read MorePeriod features and tradition: As important today as always
Up and down the UK home buyers are searching for their dream property. Some will have a long list of requirements …
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