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What’s the Difference Between a Chimney Flue and a Flue Pipe? A Simple Guide for UK Homeowners

UK Construction Blog

The post Whats the Difference Between a Chimney Flue and a Flue Pipe? When youre planning to install a wood burning stove or update an existing fireplace, youll quickly encounter two important terms: chimney flue and flue pipe. They might sound similar, but they play very different roles in your heating system.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. 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.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

You’re probably used to standard batt or blown-fibre installs, but fresh regulations and unpredictable weather are nudging you toward smarter cavity wall solutions. Mineral wool granulate – forgiving to install and cost-effective, yet prone to soak up wind-blown rain unless cavities stay spotlessly clean.

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NEW FIREFLY® FIRE COLLAR COMPLETES COMPARTMENTATION CAPABILITY FOR UK MANUFACTURER

Specification Product Update

The FIREFLY ® FCR Fire Collars feature the use of the in-house produced high-performance graphite which is housed in a corrosion resistant, powder coated steel sleeve: developed to deliver high volume expansion to exert a pressure seal on pipework penetrations.

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PVC Sheet Guide: Types, Properties, Applications & Benefits Explained

UK Construction Blog

Superior material properties include excellent chemical resistance, fire retardancy, sound insulation, and waterproofing capabilities, with minimal water absorption (less than 0.5%) ensuring long-term durability in challenging environments. You’ll find rigid PVC sheets excel in industrial applications where durability matters most.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. The team went on to install 400 more piles, 240 micropiles and 40 continuous flight auger piles. “Had we waited, the project would today be 20-30% more expensive,” Vesga says.