Reinforce autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), sometimes redundantly referred to as RAAC concrete, has hit the headlines over safety concerns. The UK government says it closed down parts of some schools in England because of evidence about unsafe concrete and the risk of collapse in public buildings, with the Tories accused of failing to tackle the crisis despite knowing about it for years. So, what do you need to know about RAAC if you’re renovating or building a house in the UK? What is RAAC...

If you are thinking of installing a new bathroom in a space with no existing sewage outlet, such as a basement or attic, you may have wondered ‘what is a macerator toilet?’ A macerating toilet – also known as an up-flush toilet – works by breaking down waste and toilet paper so that it can be easily transported through smaller pipes when use of a main stack is not an option. A macerator toilet is one of many types of toilet that can be installed to meet different requirements and...

What is a shower toilet? With bathroom experts saying this style of loo is growing in popularity, understanding what one is and whether it might be a good option for your home is a sensible starting point. Analysts are predicating sales of shower toilets to grow by 8%, according to the recent European Bidet Seats & Shower Toilets Market study, indicating that homeowner's types of toilet preferences may be slowing changing. The report also found that high-end convenient and comfort-enhancing...