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Not only a source of vital structural support, steel lintels are beneficial to a property’s energy performance by reducing instances of thermal bridging. Achieving such an outcome requires correct specification, hence Chris Cowley at Keystone Lintels looks at some of... View Article

Here Kevin Wallis, Category Manager for Eaves Solutions at Marley Alutec highlights the factors that need to be considered when designing an effective eaves drainage system, including rainfall intensity, effective roof area (ERA) and gutter flow capacity. Along with increasingly... View Article

Catherine Seville-Clare, Group Customer Relationship Manager at Panaz, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of contract fabrics, discusses the key factors architects should consider when specifying fabrics for care home applications. When selecting contract fabrics for care home applications, there are... View Article

For architects, an essential component of designing safe buildings is understanding the key principles of structural fire protection. In particular, the concept of compartmentation is key to the relationship between fire safety and building design. In this article, we’ll explore... View Article

With the spiralling costs of many construction materials and products, Hannah Mansell, group technical director for Masonite companies in the UK, cautions against the prospect of lowering specifications to mitigate price rises. As part of the need for increased transparency... View Article

Insulation guidelines are changing, and it’s shifting how we think about insulation in buildings and walls. Simon Ayres, co-founder and managing director, Lime Green Products Ltd, explains what the changes mean for architects and designers and unpicks the importance of... View Article