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What are the key issues in design and construction?

What are the most important things to think about in terms of the design construction?

What are the 17 common mistakes found on building plans?

When building control surveyors check building plans they tend to see the same errors crop up again and again. What are they?

What are the issues around removing a chimney stack or chimney breast?

Find out what the building regulations and other issues are around removing a chimneystack or chimney breast.

How do I deal with damp and condensation in my period home?

How to identify and eliminate damp and condensation in your period home or listed building.

Roof insulation

Did you know that a quarter of the heat in your home can be lost through the roof if it is uninsulated?

10 home renovation problems owners can avoid

Most construction projects on existing homes work out fine, but there can be problems. This is why plans and specifications are useful – because they enable all the people involved to spot potential issues and agree a solution before work starts.

Looking after your roof