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Temporary fencing should not be treated as a fit-and-forget site boundary. Panels can be damaged, feet can move, clamps can...

Construction sites must be arranged to prevent unauthorised access and protect workers, visitors and members of the public. In many...

If you are opening up a wall, building an extension or looking at structural drawings, there is a good chance...

To calculate how many temporary fence panels you need, divide the length of each fence run by the width of...

Temporary mesh fencing and solid site hoarding can both create a controlled boundary around construction sites, compounds and work areas,...

Temporary fencing is a system rather than a row of panels. For a basic installation, you will normally need fence...

Should you buy or hire temporary fencing? For many projects, the decision depends less on the initial cost and more...

Temporary fencing gates provide controlled access through a temporary site perimeter without leaving unnecessary openings in the fence line. The...

Temporary fencing is used to secure construction sites, control access, separate work areas and protect workers and members of the...

Choosing the right wall tie depends on the wall construction, cavity width, tie type and the project specification. For cavity...

Lintels are structural elements used above doors, windows and other openings in masonry. When a lintel or the surrounding construction...

Most modern UK homes need a cavity wall lintel, not a solid wall lintel. The difference comes down to wall...

Header image reference: Stressline Lintels. Cavity wall lintel problems usually happen because the wrong lintel was chosen, the support at...

A cavity wall lintel works by bridging the opening above a window or door and safely transferring the weight of...

Catnic is one of the UK’s best-selling British lintel brands and brought the first steel lintels to the UK residential...

A lintel beam is an essential structural element used to support and transfer load above an opening to the adjacent...

Quick summary: Angle lintels are commonly used in single leaf masonry applications. Installation depends on correct bearing, alignment, and support...

Angle lintel span and load suitability should never be judged by appearance alone. The correct product depends on the opening...

An angle lintel, also known as an L-shaped lintel, is a simple steel section commonly used to support masonry above...

A cavity wall lintel is a structural support placed above an opening, such as a window or door, in a...

Masonry support systems (often called shelf angles or brick support angles) are steel supports fixed back to a building’s structural...

Fire socks and cavity barriers are often discussed together, but they are not interchangeable products. Read on to learn why.

Cavity fire socks, sometimes referred to as cavity stop socks or fire stop socks, are passive fire protection products used...

In brief: A steel lintel’s capacity depends on the exact lintel profile, span, cavity width, end bearing, and the loads...

Short answer: Yes, in many cases you can drill into a lintel – but only for light-duty, non-structural fixings, and...

Domestic extensions involve a long list of structural and design decisions. If you are in a conservation area, the local...

Over the past couple of years, UK Events and Festivals have suffered, but with Demand Higher than ever and loosening...

As the Wetter Months Approach us, you may be thinking of Preparing your Open Space for Winter.  Treating your Railway...

Approved Document A of the UK Building Regulations deals with the structural elements of construction projects, the masonry, the foundations,...

A lintel is an essential horizontal loadbearing item, and as such, will require sign off from your local UK Building...

At Wade, all our concrete lintel products are independently tested, and accredited with a CE mark, or British Standard. It means...

A fireplace can often make a great focal point in any room, whether your property is modern or of period...

Lintels are one of the most essential components in construction — providing strength, stability, and load-bearing support above doors, windows,...

Concrete is a construction material that is cheap, versatile and easy to use. Concrete pathways are ideal for safe and...

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has long been a requirement for domestic property, when selling or letting a home. Recent...

Is improving an EPC rating an easy thing to do? The good news is that there are several simple upgrades...

A lintel is a part of the supporting structure of a building wherever there is a requirement for an opening...

When erecting a Fence between Neighbour's ensure you follow Boundary Fence Rules - UK.  Property Boundaries are simply an Invisible...

Acrow props were invented and first brought to market back in 1935 and were enthusiastically embraced to begin with by...

Scaffolding is a key part of many construction projects, from small domestic porch extensions to large commercial developments. Scaffold boards...

Insulated lintels are not a new idea. We’ve seen them used on residential and commercial projects for some time, and...

When you need to protect the public, or workers from a hazardous activity or situation, Chapter 8 barriers provide a...

Using timber sleepers to create steps in your garden is a great way to manage transitions from one area to...

Timber sleepers are a simple and effective way to create clean, durable garden edging. In most cases, they can be...

Window lintels come in many forms depending upon the work they have to do and what the make-up is of...

A door lintel is the structural support installed above a doorway in a masonry wall. It carries the masonry and...

How much weight a concrete lintel can support is determined by two main factors, the height of the lintel, and...

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