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What it costs: Rainwater drainage
Keeping rainwater off roofs and away from buildings is essential to avoid inevitable damage and exorbitant repair costs. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers the costs and options for eaves gutters and rainwater downpipes
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FeaturesWhat it costs: Textile floor coverings
The whole-life costs of textile floor coverings can be distinctly pricey for commercial and domestic buildings. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans reviews the options
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FeaturesWhat it costs: windows
There are a lot of variables to consider when specifying windows. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans tots up the numbers for different options
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FeaturesWhat it costs: ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles have come a long way since ancient Egypt. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers the options
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FeaturesWhat it costs: roof coverings
Reducing wind damage to roofs is one key to meeting the challenge of climate change. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers the whole-life costs of materials
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FeaturesWhat it costs: mechanical ventilation
In many instances mechanical ventilation may be the only option to manage office environments. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans explores the options
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NewsWhat it costs: timber internal doors
There are so many timber internal doors on the market, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans helps specifers pick the right product
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FeaturesWhat it costs: photovoltaics
Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems
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FeaturesWhat it costs: water softening
You can treat hard water with chemicals or condition it with electricity but one thing鈥檚 for certain 鈥� if you want to meet Part L1, you鈥檙e going to have to do something about it. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans counts the costs of the various options
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FeaturesCosts: Curtain wallings
Curtain walling looks simple, but it鈥檚 a complex network of systems and components. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans examines the whole-life costs and performance of all of them
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Costs: Liquid roof waterproofing systems
Liquid roof waterproofing systems offer a versatile range of options. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans reviews these and their whole life costs
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Costs: Energy for sports facilities
Sports facility specifiers are under pressure to find energy-efficient heating. Anthony Waterman of Sense Cost Consultancy considers radiators vs underfloor heating for changing rooms
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Costs: Entrance flooring systems
Entrance flooring systems tend to be short-life components with high whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans assesses options and costs for entrance matting
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Costs: Treatment of domestic wastewater
Anthony Waterman of Sense Cost Consultancy considers the respective benefits of two recent innovations in the treatment of domestic wastewater in small and rural communities
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Costs: Rooflights
Dome rooflights are a great way to get light into a building. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers the specification options, durability and whole-life costs
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Costs: Concrete repairs
The concrete repair sector is big business, but work is often done haphazardly, causing worse problems. Anthony Waterman of BRE examines repair options and their whole-life costs
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Costs: Timber cladding for walls
Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option for external walls. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans assesses commonly available options and their whole-life costs
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Costs: Bathroom fit-outs
Bathroom fit-out costs can make a big dent in budgets, particularly on large developments. Anthony Waterman of BRE compares the benefits of traditional techniques and off-site pods
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Costs: Flat roofs
High-performance built-up bitumen coverings have expected service lives in excess of 20 years. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans considers some options and whole-life costs for flat roofs
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Costs: Floor coverings
The cost of floor coverings can be a significant factor in a fit-out and the subsequent cleaning and maintenance regimes. Anthony Waterman of BRE looks at the whole-life costs