Commercial Flue Cleaning and Maintenance Services (CFCM), flue, chimney systems, chimney, John Hammett, British Standard 4076:1989

A clean sweep

07 March, 2018

Flue and chimney systems need inspecting and cleaning at regular intervals. John Hamnett looks at some of the key issues around maintenance programmes.

Frese, PICV, pressure independent, small flow paths, Stephen Hart, two port control, Variable Flow

Small but smart

07 March, 2018

Stephen Hart explains that while small flow paths in two port control valves can be unavoidable, the risks can be mitigated by smart system design and product selection.




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BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

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GOLDBECK commits to three-year schools partnership to inspire Cardiff’s future construction talent

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