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1. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Damian King

   ‘How can I find out if an apartment I want to buy meets fire-safety requirements?’ (opens the original)

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   I’m close to buying an apartment on the top floor of a six-storey apartment building. How do I know or how do I find out if the apartment block meets fire safety requirements? I’m wary as so many apartment blocks built during the Celtic Tiger years failed to be constructed to meet fire safety requirements. In the UK at the moment, numerous owners live in apartment blocks that fail to meet fire safety requirements. They, the owners, cannot get fire insurance cover on their property and on the

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2. Article · Jul 6, 2026 · Damian King

   Would it be possible to refill our double-glazed windows instead of replacing them? (opens the original)

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   I live in a self-build house completed in 2008/2009. At the time we invested in good-quality windows, though they are only double-glazed. My understanding is that the insulating performance relies on the inert gas sealed between the panes. Over time this gas can escape, and that appears to be what has happened in our case, as the panes are consistently cold to the touch, particularly in winter. I have spoken with several window companies, all of whom recommend replacing the glass units while ret

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