Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve NHBC states in the document…. A Consistant approach to finishes that: Fairfaced masonry should: be reasonably uniform in texture, finish and colour, including mortar not have excessive colour banding not have significant cracks in the facing bricks or other damage, such as chips and marks greater than 15mm in diameter. […]
Encountering damp concrete floors in new builds can pose a significant challenge, especially when it comes to flooring installation. This issue came to light during a recent inspection of a newly constructed property, where the homeowner expressed difficulties in securing a floor tiler willing to undertake their project. This reluctance […]
Today’s photo shows a Bovis home in Plymouth with plasterboard walls that flex when you touch them and make a creaking noise This is caused by a failure of the plasterer to fix the boards fully at regular intervals …..and no one has noticed until now If you push the […]
Redrow homes site today in Royston in Cambridge The sun’s shining …but my word is it cold outside …and there’s a gale blowing Today’s blog is all about thermal imaging in new build homes and what a useful tool it can be in identifying issues in even the best built […]
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has been integrated into a new trade association called UK Finance, effective from 1st July 2017. This change represents a significant shift in how the mortgage lending industry is represented in the United Kingdom. What Was the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)? The CML […]
The NHBC has released Technical Extra Issue 17, providing essential guidance for the house-building industry. Key updates include new requirements for window and door ironmongery, significant changes to air tightness testing procedures, and important ventilation requirements for airtight homes. The publication also introduces new guidance on window safety, fire protection measures, and steelwork fabrication standards, along with the launch of innovative training resources from Robust Details Limited.