Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

Building to let? Here’s what you need to know

While many landlords decide to buy existing properties to turn into rental homes, there are also a select few that also look for plots that they can turn into homes or flats to rent out. Doing so gives you the... View Article

Preparing your house to become more saleable

When people sell family home, they want the best price possible. The value of a property sale will largely depend on the building design and land included. However, there are small changes you can make to improve the offers you... View Article

Making your home safe for your baby

Bringing home a new baby is a joyful occasion, but with everything else on your mind at this critical time, it’s easy to forget that your home might hold some hidden hazards for that infant. Things that are minor concerns... View Article

STA Advice Note 18 – what do specifiers need to know?

John Mellor of Protect Membranes explains the key subject of thermal performance for breather membranes installed to structural timber walls, as detailed in the Structural Timber Association’s STA Advice Note 18. To assist specifiers involved in the growing structural timber... View Article

Buildworld has got a new brand identity

After a decade in operation, Buildworld has been given a facelift. May 2020 London (UK): The popular building and construction supplies company is heading into the 20s with a whole new look. They have reimagined their logo and corporate identity... View Article

Buildworld launches their new site

A new user-friendly safe and secure online shopping experience awaits. Buildworld is thrilled to announce that our new, state-of-the-art website has gone live. The new site has been designed with you in mind and is easier to navigate, faster and... View Article

Thermal bridging resolved – Marmox Thermoblock

In a typical detached property, it has been calculated (Energy Saving Trust: Thermal Bridging and Airtightness 2009) that an unaddressed Thermal Bridge can account for 30 per cent of the building’s heat loss. Heat loss at the wall-floor junction One... View Article

Managing health and safety on site amid COVID-19

CONSTRUCTION sites in the UK will be able to remain open during evenings and weekends to help the UK’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to government sources. In a move welcomed by housing secretary Robert Jenrick, several companies... View Article