June 13, 2018

Property and Buildings Insurance Explained

Whether you are considering buying a house to make into your brand-new home, or are looking to renovate an existing property, it is vital that you have the right insurance policies in place in order to ensure that you are covered in the event that something goes wrong.

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May 14, 2018

What is BREEAM and Why is it Important?

BREEAM stands for ‘Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology’ and is the methodology which sets the world standard for rating systems of building and works as an environmental assessment method. Acoustic testing companies (such as JosTec), work in cooperation with companies that provide BREEAM Assessments, to ensure that you can be safe in the knowledge that your building meets one of the comprehensive regulation and measures on a building’s environmental performance. JosTec offers key services that contribute to achieving BREEAM standards, such as Sound Insulation Testing, Noise Assessments, and Ventilation Testing and Commissioning.

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April 9, 2018

How To Reduce Noise Pollution

If you are looking for ways in to reduce noise pollution, things can often seem very frustrating with seemingly little you can do to prevent being disturbed by others’ noise. Noise pollution can come from a wide range of sources such as your neighbours playing loud music, traffic noise, wind and rain and various other potential sources.

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March 29, 2018

What Are Smart Metres and How Do They Work?

Many experts consider smart metres to be the best energy metres available on the market. However, it is not understood by all prospective users what exactly are they, and what can they do for your energy bills. Ultimately, tenants and homeowners will want to save money wherever possible and energy and heating bills are one of the best places to start.

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February 21, 2018

Energy Efficiency and Insulation Schemes

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It is no secret that making your home energy efficient is a worthwhile and cost-effective procedure to undertake, but it can be fairly costly from the outset. If you struggle with your energy bills and cannot seem to keep your home warm as you need to, you may find yourself turning to short term loans such as payday loans, which may not be desirable for your circumstances. However, there are various grants available in the UK that go towards maximising your energy efficiency and installing insulation.

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