Fight on the tiles

Article Abstract:

Changes in standards for concrete roof tiles to new European (CEN) standards will mean new performance based tests of strength, water impermeability, flatness and freeze/thaw resistance. Redland Roof Tiles of the UK, a tilemaker, commissioned a testing programme which showed that certain rival tiles failed some of the tests. Redland believes that UK builders should be aware of the implications of substituting products on the basis of equivalence of performance.

Roofing Tile, Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing, Structural clay products, not elsewhere classified, Standards, Roofing tiles

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The fight continues

Article Abstract:

Representatives from British body English Heritage are continuing to publicize the inappropriate use of replacement polyvinyl chloride window and door products in an attempt to retain the original character of ancient buildings all over the United Kingdom. Cost comparisons for softwood, hardwood, aluminium and polyvinyl chloride are made. Other information regarding repair costs and energy saving installations is provided.

Political activity, Environmental aspects, Windows, English Heritage

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How to fight a site noise notice

Article Abstract:

Local authorities can prevent noise pollution from construction sites through the serving of a section 60 notice under the Control of Pollution Act 1974. The terms limit working hours from 8am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays and from 8am to 1pm Saturdays. Non-compliance is a criminal offence. Contractors have a right to appeal at a Magistrates' Court if the terms which are standard are seen to be unreasonable.

Laws, regulations and rules, Noise pollution

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