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A structural inspection is commonly only completed when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Usually as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for additional investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the specific problem and recommend the possible methods to fix. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will consist of an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any potential impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the building.
Structural surveys may also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any type of structural defect, for example cracking in walls, sagging of ceilings or roofs, or subsistence around the foundations of the building. When looking for a structural engineer, look for Chartered Surveyors who will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.
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The large town of Stourbridge is found in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in West Midlands. With a population of 55,480, Stourbridge features the suburban areas of Lye, Amblecote, Hagley and Wollescote.
Stourbridge takes its name from the River Stour which flows through the town. The river acted as the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire for centuries. In 1966, the border was moved around two miles north in 1966, when Amblecote Urban District was incorporated into the Borough of Stourbridge.
Glass has been manufactured in the town since the early 1600s. In the 1861 census, 1,032 residents of Stourbridge were involved in the glass industry in some way. Stourbridge glass is recognised as amongst the finest in the world and is often used as gifts for visiting dignitaries and royalty. In recent years, the trade has almost collapsed in Stourbridge as glassmaking companies move abroad.
To carry on the tradition of Stourbridge glass, there is a Festival of Glass held every two years which exhibits the work created by UK contemporary glass artists. In 2004, the British Glass Biennale was set up to be a part of the Festival. Before this, there had been no major review of the British glass scene since 1993, so this was welcomed and is a popular part of the show.