A little bit of home maintenance before winter sets in can save a lot of unecessary repair costs so its worth spending a few hours checking over your home to see if anything requires attention. Outside the home : - Remove all debris and leaves from gutters, downspouts and grids. Check paving and driveways for cracks and repair as necessary to avoid frost causing more damage. Clean paving and driveways of leaves and moss to prevent slips and falls. Check fencing panels and posts are in good condition and have been treated with a wood preserve. Repair any loose or missing pointing … [Read more...]
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PVC ROOF GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES
Roof gutters need to be cleaned out and in good condition to do the job they were designed for, namely redirecting water from your roof to a drain. If the gutter is blocked or damaged water can build up and / or overflow down walls creating a risk of damp occuring in your property. Fortunately replacing PVC gutters and down pipes is not too difficult to do, and can be done with a handful of tools a power / battery hammer drill and an extension ladder (See How to install section). There is a wide range of gutter profile and fittings available in most DIY stores (See diagrams at … [Read more...]
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