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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Reducing overdesign: The structural complexity of shelf angles

Construction Specifier

Photo by Klassen Photography/courtesy Jackson Masonry The invention of skeleton frame construction, which creates the buildings primary load-bearing role using a concrete or steel frame skeleton, led to the removal of the load-bearing function of masonry in the late 19 th century. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng.

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Closed-cell polyurethane: Insulate, seal, protect

Construction Specifier

However, these systems have limitations, including potential seams and weak points where water can penetrate. The ideal time to insulate and waterproof a foundation is during the external excavation of an existing foundation or before backfilling a new one, ensuring a seamless seal between the footing and the wall.

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Stabilization and Structural Works on Grade 2* London Building

CCR Magazine

Cintec International Ltd were invited to devise a scheme in conjunction with the clients structural engineers, for the stabilization of a magnificent Grade 2* listed building in 2023. So a substantial proportion of the walls would be removed which presented a huge structural challenge.

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Robot brickie builds Durham houses

The Construction Index

It is claimed that the robot, produced by GreenBuild, can lay up to 200 square metres of masonry per day – 10 times typical skilled human output – constructing walls up to 3.5 Walter is being used on a development of 27 houses by start-up developer JT Lifestyle Homes. There are plans to increases it reach to five metres.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

6 Actuating these plans requires buy-in from stakeholders across the construction and design fields, including architects, contractors, engineers, building material manufacturers, and tradespeople. Minor building repairs and upgrading interior elements, such as lighting, mechanical systems, and appliances, are not sufficient.