by Michael Barker | Oct 27, 2016 | Maintenance, Residential, Survey & Valuation
The cold nights are drawing in, you’re about to dust off the winter coat, and that black mould has started to appear in the same spot again! Black mould is linked to condensation, which is common in 1960s purpose-built blocks. Why? The answer is usually cold...
by Michael Barker | Nov 17, 2015 | Maintenance
Cracks are scary, there is no denying it, but as a chartered surveyor, I know a crack isn’t always a reason to panic. We’re starting this series with pre-cast concrete cracks but I’ll be looking at the different types of cracks you might come across, how...
by Michael Barker | Nov 3, 2015 | Architectural
Glass has always been popular in the construction industry, thanks to its versatile nature and its ability to let light in while keeping the elements out! In recent years, the use of frameless glass has grown. Bare minimum glass As you can see from the above picture,...
