What is a vibration survey?
A vibration survey predicts and monitors ground vibration from construction work to prevent damage to neighbouring buildings and disturbance. Steps, standards and tips.
What is construction vibration?
Construction vibration comes from piling, vibrating sheet piles, compaction, demolition and traffic. Sources, effects, British Standards and how to protect neighbouring buildings.
What is a triglyph?
A triglyph is the vertically grooved block in the frieze of the Doric order, alternating with metopes. Its parts, placement, the corner problem and how to recognise it.
What is a triforium?
A triforium is the narrow wall passage or blind arcade in a nave elevation between the main arcade and the clerestory. Purpose, recognition and the difference from a tribune.
What is a tribune?
A tribune is a gallery above the aisle of a church, the apse of a Roman basilica, or a raised stand for spectators. All meanings of the term explained.
What is Trespa?
Trespa is the brand name of HPL facade panels made in Weert, the Netherlands. What the panel is, how it is fixed and which installation mistakes to avoid.
How to prevent condensation on windows: inside, outside and mould
Prevent condensation on windows: cut the moisture indoors, why outside condensation on modern glazing is good news, and how to stay ahead of mould.
Choosing and installing a composting toilet: the complete guide
Which composting toilet suits your shed, tiny house or boat? Types, buying guide, ventilation, cover material, emptying, composting and DIY builds.
What is a pulled tunnel (trektunnel)?
A pulled tunnel is a short tunnel drawn in sections beneath a road or railway without stopping traffic. A Dutch technique: method, advantages and limits.
What is tensile strength?
Tensile strength is the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand before it breaks. Explained with steel, concrete and timber, and what it means in practice.