Bungalows, flats, high-rise buildings and any other architectural marvels are all susceptible to various forms of damage. Some forms of damage are obvious while others require an expert’s eye to decipher. The growing ingenuity in design and fortifications in the type of materials used on modern buildings have never taken away the need for quality repairs at regular intervals. In general, some of the most common problems that require the attention of every homeowner and tenant are drainage, plumbing, structural repairs, damp, electrical and subsidence. Subtle signs that should engage anybody’s attention are cracks on the walls, the peeling of paint, stained ceiling, blockages, leakages, and caving in of the roof. The Need for Hiring House Repair Experts The complex nature of modern buildings requires the enlisting of experts to... Read More »
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Defeating Moss
Moss can be a bit of a nightmare, and any roof that’s not been maintained over the years can suffer from it. Moss can block gutters, damage roof tiles and make your roof like exhausted. You can defeat moss quite easily, though and you don’t necessarily have to hire a professional. There are many everyday cleaning products that can be applied to your roof to give it added protection, whilst moss is easily removed. You can use water jets, perhaps pick it off by hand or scrape off long runs of moss, and if you do this every 6 months or so your roof will be in much better condition. Expensive roof coatings and sealants are not always required and there are very cheap moss removal chemicals to choose between,... Read More »
Polycarbonate – Not as Strong as you Might Think
Most roofers will know that polycarbonate rooflights are not the strongest. Don’t get us wrong, they’re waterproof and wind resistant, but if you step on top of one you’re guaranteed to break the surface, and perhaps fall through to the room below. This is why it’s so important to make sure you have your wits about you whenever you’re carrying out work on a rooflight littered with polycarbonate skylights or dome lights. Polycarbonate can shatter remarkably easily, and you’re almost always guaranteed more durability with glass. You’d never get a walk on polycarbonate rooflights because they simply do not exist, and whist polycarbonate can look strong and durable, they can’t withstand a large weight load, so make sure you always work carefully.
Liquid Roofing Systems
Ever wondered how some flat roofs look so seamless in terms of having one fluid look, without any joints or overlapping materials? Well, the likelihood is that a liquid roofing system was used, and it’s something you’re definitely going to be seeing more of in the future. This type of roof is essentially pasted on, and it forms one smooth look, when installed correctly. It’s reliable and it can often be used for repairs. Some people use this type of system on the top of single ply membranes as well as asphalt, while it’s hard wearing and it can be made non slip for those high traffic areas such as roof terraces. Liquid roofing is a modern, innovative concept and most contractors will be able to install it with a... Read More »
Asbestos Removal – The Risks Involved
Asbestos occurs naturally in the earth’s surface as a mineral in rocks and soils. It has fire resistant fibres that have high insulation and are also durable. This is what made it a popular building material in the first part of the 20th Century. It was used in pipes, thermal, electrical and acoustic insulation, roofing, fibro sheeting, fire-resistant insulation, gutters, water tanks and rainwater pipes. Health risks When asbestos is bonded, it poses no health hazards. However, if products containing the material are broken, cut, sanded, damaged, or drilled, the fibre is released into the air. If they are inhaled, they could result in asbestosis- a respiratory lung disease, where lung tissue gets scarred- or even mesothelioma- a rare cancer. Moreover, one could suffer from abdominal and non-cancerous diseases. The... Read More »