Most people don’t actually realise this, but gutters are one of the most important features of a home. This is because the function they perform; transferring water away from the building, is essential for maintaining the building envelope. Water can cause extensive damage to a home through erosion, and gutters can help to prevent the majority of this. If you’re gutters overrun with water because they are blocked by debris or whatever, that water will spill down onto the ground and then splash back onto your home, which will erode the wall affected. When trying to maintain your gutters, there is more to look at than simply removing any dirt, grime and leaves which may have built up since the last time you cleaned your gutters. You also need to... Read More »
Roofing Underlays: Tar Paper vs Felt Paper
One of the most important elements of any roof is the underlay. This part of your roof asset protects and seals the wood beneath, and stops the tiles above from sliding around; helping it to keep secure. Roofing underlays come in two different varieties, along with a number of slight variations in these varieties. These are tar paper and felt paper. Felt paper is also known asphalt felt paper and roofing felt, and it is known for: Felt paper is a mat of fibreglass or sheet of paper which is impregnated with bitumen, otherwise known as asphalt. This turns the material into a sticky and waterproofing layer, ideal for keeping your roofing materials in place and as an added layer of water-proofing to prevent water damage. Tar paper is what... Read More »
Leaky roofs
If your house is suffering from a leaky roof, it is probably time to get the experts in. roofing problems can be more extensive than they first appear, often with the issue not seen until the roof is partially stripped. It may be if the roof has been leaking for some time that it has damaged the wood work that would also need replacing. If you are experiencing mould coming in above a window, it may actually be caused by overhanging or damaged tiles and can be rectified quite quickly. The main cost when it comes to roofing is actually the hiring of the equipment especially if you need to have scaffolding erected. Before having any roofing work carried out, it is advised if possible to obtain a few different... Read More »
Roof domes set up, a guarantee for a Unique and Adequate Skylight
Roof domes are designed for use on flat roof tops specifically to provide as much daylight as possible. They serve as the most ideal alternative to situations in which conventional windows and roof windows are not able to provide enough ventilation or daylight. Manufactured in a virtually indestructible skinned polycarbonate, these domes are easily available and very reliable once properly installed. Installing domes has very many advantages. For starters, they are very light and require very little maintenance – if any. These domes have proven to be the best choice for a skylight, especially for people who reside in areas that experience a climate characterized by extreme temperatures (since they are designed to maintain energy transfer to a bare minimum). In addition to the above, they can either be purchased... Read More »
After Building Cleaners
If you’ve recently had building work done on your home or property, then you may well have quite a mess left on your plate. Unless you’ve paid for a cleaning job to be included in a building job, you’ll find that building companies are under no obligation to and won’t providing any cleaning after they’ve finished their job. So if you’ve not paid for it to be included in your construction contract you really only have two options; clean it yourself or hire a cleaning company who offers after building cleaning. Cleaning agencies which offer services in this area have a number of advantages to doing it yourself: Firstly, you should be aware that a lot of building materials are very slightly toxic; even if the level of toxicity they... Read More »