The families affected by last year’s flash floods in Liverpool will share £200k to protect their properties from future flooding. Flood-resistant doors and Rytons DamRyt air brick covers which can be sealed before rising flood waters have a chance to penetrate into the cavity & sub-floor are just some of the types of products that [...]
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous and deadly gas that has no odour, taste or colour. Heat producing appliances such as stoves, fires and boilers all have the ability to produce carbon monoxide at dangerous levels if they are fitted poorly, are not regularly serviced or have insufficient/restricted ventilation. It is vital that heat [...]
01.31.12 | Heat Producing Appliance Ventilation | Blogger
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Intelligence gathered by major insurance companies demonstrates that just half a meter of floodwater penetrating a semi-detached modern home will cause between £15,000 and £30,000 of damage to the building alone. It also costs further £9,000 on average to repair or even replace personal belongings. It has now been revealed that the UK floods [...]
01.31.12 | Flood Protection | Blogger
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Julian Owen of Willmore Iles Architects is the proud new owner of an iPad after winning Rytons Building Products free prize draw. Julian had this to say “ I am thrilled to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century by your excellent prize; many thanks to Rytons and to you in particular [Becki] [...]
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Natural background ventilation is a concept that has been around for thousands of years originating from Middle Eastern architecture. After the Second World War mechanical ventilation systems began to boom in the UK. However recent years have shown that sustainable designs have become more popular among architects. This is clearly apparent in modern schools [...]
01.31.12 | Background Ventilation | Blogger
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