In this article we look at some of the elements included from Version 3.0 onwards of the Ministry of Education's Weathertightness Guidance document which would be deemed ‘above code’, and discuss the whys, hows and wheres of their practical application.

This is a question that often gets asked. There are a number of options, and your product selection will depend on a few factors.

In this second part in our series 'A Guide to Structural Actions on Internal Aluminium Partitions', we look at frame deflections and loads that need to be considered when specifying partitions. 

Where a BGT system connects with a Damp Proof Membrane (DPM) is a detail that many designers have drawn without fully understanding how these dissimilar membranes are connected.

Part 1: Structural considerations for internal aluminium partitions.

The Waterproofing Membrane Association Inc. (WMAI) develop a range of Codes of Practice (COP) for Water Proofing Membrane(s) (WPM) for all situations.

When designing a compliant level threshold system we have to cover off all the requirements of Chapter 7.3.2.1 of E2/AS1.

A ballast roof or brown roof is created when a roofing membrane has a layer of gravel, pebbles, or stones added as the finished layer.

Waste water in processing facilities such as factories for food and beverage production, or even commercial kitchens, can often present unique requirements on the drainage systems.

Simon Blincoe, the National Specification Manager at Dulux, explains why specification sheets are crucial for successful paint projects.