Tag: Guide
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How high can a porch be: An expert-led guide
Adding a porch might seem like a simple home upgrade, but there’s a catch: get the proportions wrong – or build without understanding the rules – and you could find yourself in hot water with your local planning authority, and possibly your neighbours too. So, how high can a porch be before it tips the…
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Clients must ‘step up’: MP backing for new CIOB guide
Mike Reader MP spoke at the launch of the CIOB’s latest client guide The latest version of CIOB’s client guide was launched in Westminster this week with backing from an influential MP. The reception was hosted by Mike Reader MP, a former Mace director who is now Labour’s business champion for construction and chair of…
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Clients must ‘step up’: MP backing for new CIOB guide
Mike Reader MP spoke at the launch of the CIOB’s latest client guide The latest version of CIOB’s client guide was launched in Westminster this week with backing from an influential MP. The reception was hosted by Mike Reader MP, a former Mace director who is now Labour’s business champion for construction and chair of…
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Electric driveway gates: Our guide to installing them in your home
An electric driveway gate is your welcome home – and a visitor’s introduction to the property. When properly installed it will make the entrance secure, opening conveniently whenever access is required. Much like driveway ideas, gates are more varied than you might imagine. To help you understand the different opening mechanisms, materials and electronic components…
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Electric driveway gates: Our guide to installing them in your home
An electric driveway gate is your welcome home – and a visitor’s introduction to the property. When properly installed it will make the entrance secure, opening conveniently whenever access is required. Much like driveway ideas, gates are more varied than you might imagine. To help you understand the different opening mechanisms, materials and electronic components…
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How Often Should You Change Your Fuel Filter? The Ultimate Guide
Your vehicle’s fuel system is designed to deliver clean, pressurized fuel to the engine for optimal performance and efficiency. At the heart of this system is the fuel filter—a seemingly simple component that plays a critical role in protecting your engine from harmful contaminants. While it might not grab as much attention as your spark…
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What Type of Roof Is Best for Your Home? A Comparison Guide
Choosing the right roof for your home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a homeowner. Not only does it protect your property from the elements, but it also affects energy efficiency, curb appeal, and even resale value. But with so many roofing options available, how do you know which type is…
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Bathroom Retile Cost: A Comprehensive Guide (2025)
For many homeowners, the dream of a refreshed bathroom often begins with the gleam of new tile, promising a cleaner aesthetic and renewed vitality for one of the home’s most essential spaces. Yet, the tangible vision quickly confronts the practical question of expense. Understanding the financial contours of a bathroom retiling project, from material selection…
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Architectural glazing: The ultimate guide
Architectural glazing is a broad term, often interpreted differently by architects and glazing suppliers. But it typically refers to the use of extensive glass features which enhance a project’s design, rather than serving purely functional purposes. Until fairly recently, architectural glazing would have been seen purely in large commercial projects, however, that is changing, with…
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FGIA Releases Sill Dam Guide for Water Leakage Checks
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification offering an evaluation method applicable when investigating potential water leakage through the sill joinery or sill penetrations of fenestration products. This method can also be used for quality assurance of the sill joinery and/or sill penetrations. AAMA 516-25, Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Check…