What Is An Expert Witness?
Disputes happen. In our industry, it’s usually about the quality of construction works, payments due under building contracts, dilapidations or claims of professional negligence. If legal action is taken to resolve the dispute, then you can ask to submit expert evidence to assist in a judgment. You have to ask permission to do this, but […]
Identifying Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
RAAC is the much shorter way of saying Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. RAAC has been making headlines in the last 6 months. But why? What’s so bad about it? And more importantly for people looking after public sector buildings, how do you identify it? https://youtu.be/rntM0g9bNNQ What Is RAAC? RAAC was a commonly used building material […]
Spray Foam Insulation Open or Closed Cell?
Every property needs insulation. It’s what keeps our homes so warm and toasty even through the harsh bite of English winters, and it’s an important part of the building process. But while having insulation itself is a legal requirement, the type of insulation is up to the builder to choose. In this article we’re going […]
Spray Foam Insulation – an introduction
Our experienced surveyors at Harrison Clarke are often asked for information on spray foam roof insulation and how it might affect the structural integrity of properties. In this article we look at what spray foam insulation is, why it could pose problems for your building, and the importance of seeking advice from qualified Building Surveyors. […]
How to identify RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete)
Our experienced surveyors here at Harrison Clarke are often asked to identify whether Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is present in buildings. In this article, we explain what RAAC is and how it may be identified in your own properties. What is RAAC? Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, or RAAC, is a lightweight form of reinforced […]