In a recent nationwide survey, we found that almost three quarters of British homeowners and renters were unsure of how to deal with potential flooding of their property. Most people were also uncertain about the differences between the three types of flood warnings, and how they should react to each of them. This was particularly […]
After heavy flooding In 2015, Lord Deben, Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, warned that “climate change is expected to increase the frequency and magnitude of severe flooding across the UK”. Experts have predicted that if the average global temperature continues to rise, anticipated flood damage will double over the next century, with an […]
A manhole, or inspection chamber, is an access point to an underground utility network, such as a drainage system. The presence of a drain or sewer manhole allows the underground pipes to be inspected, surveyed, unblocked, cleaned, or repaired. Guidance on the design, location, and structure of manhole and inspection chambers is governed in the […]
Lanes Group has selected a senior insurance executive from a national bank to head up its UKDN Waterflow (LG) insurance fulfilment operation. Andy Jackson has been appointed as Business Director of the UKDN Waterflow (LG) insurance service. He moves from Lloyds Bank’s insurance service, where he had been the National Buildings Account Manager. Lanes Group […]
What is a Soil Vent Pipe? A soil vent pipe commonly runs vertically from the underground drainage system to the top of a property, just above roof gutter level. It is also known as a soil stack pipe, a drain waste vent or a ventilated discharge pipe. Soil vent pipes can be installed inside structures. […]