Product Review: Extech USB Sound Level Datalogger
Since 1971, Extech Instruments has focused on Test and Measurement tools for a variety of industries. They have a large range of products from moisture meters right through to…
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Social Housing Management: Electrical Code of Practice
In this blog I will be discussing the new Code of Practice for the Management of Electrotechnical Care in Social Housing. I will give a brief outline the document itself and…
Building Surveying: Conducting Damp Surveys
In this blog I will be discussing how I interpret data logger findings when undertaking a condensation survey based within a social housing context. The data loggers used in…
Building Surveying: Understanding Photovoltaics
In this blog I will be discussing solar photovoltaic panels and relating it to a recent project that I oversaw. I will give a summary of how they work, how they are installed…
Reckless Roofer Recently Sentenced After HSE Investigation
A roofer has recently been sentenced after serious health and safety failings led to exposing a homeowner to carbon monoxide whilst also putting co-workers at risk from working…
Product Review: FLIR One Pro Thermal Camera Attachment
FLIR was established in 1978 with the aim of developing high-performance, low-cost thermal imaging systems primarily for airborne applications. After various developments and…
Product Review: Protimeter Hygromaster 2 and Surveymaster
I have long been a proponent of the use of quality moisture meters for their ability to assist in the diagnosis of building dampness. I have shown examples of these meters in…
Building Pathology: Japanese Knotweed
In this blog I will be giving a background into Japanese knotweed, I will explain why it's important to manage and discuss the type of treatments that are available and…
Social Housing Management: Electrical Safety Awareness
I recently had an article published in the October 2018 edition of the Ignite magazine called 'Electrical Safety Synergy'. The article was based on the content of this blog.…
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