Condensing Boilers and Installation Benefits

Posted on February 13, 2012 by percall

The United Kingdom Government’s commitment to reduce the UK’s energy consumption and emissions of harmful, climate-changing greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, has lead to changes in legislation. This means that only condensing boilers are now permitted for new domestic central heating installations and boiler replacements, where gas and oil is used. To understand this change it is useful to look at the potential benefits of plumbing in this type of unit. Continue reading →

Treat Your Home To A Spring Clean

Posted on February 10, 2012 by percall

When the weather starts to get better after a long winter, you may be considering spring cleaning for your home. Spring cleaning gets rid of all the dust and debris in your home that has accumulated over the winter, as the house is closed up so no fresh air comes in and the fire or heating will have been on creating a lot of dust. Continue reading →

Replacing Ridge Tiles

Posted on February 9, 2012 by percall

Ridge tiles are situated at the apex of a pitched roof. They ‘wrap over’ the apex, and are either V-shaped in profile or rounded (more common on slate roofs). Because of their location high on the roof, they are not easy for DIY replacement due to difficult access. Continue reading →

How to hire a reputable joiner

Posted on February 8, 2012 by percall

Joiners are often highly sought after by their profession as there is always a need for carpenters who can cut and fit joints into wood. Some of the tasks that a joiner is often asked to create for example usually relate to furniture manufacturing for cabinets, or in producing exterior and interior doors, tables, stairs, windows and similar items. Continue reading →

The Future for Locksmiths

Posted on February 8, 2012 by percall

There will always be a need for security. People and buildings will need locks and security systems. While some locksmiths will stay with the traditional hardware there are others who will diversify into more hi-tech methods. Does that make locksmithing as it is traditionally known a dying profession or is it just a natural evolution as the world changes? Continue reading →

Common terms used by electricians

Posted on February 2, 2012 by percall

When you hear electricians using acronyms like PAT, PIRs and RCDs, do you know what they mean? Do you know the difference between voltage, amps and current, or do you wish you’d spent less time looking out of the window during science lessons? What is a consumer unit? Of course, most electricians are usually more than happy to explain electrical terminology. But it’s always useful to learn some of the more common terms you may come across when having any electrical work carried out in your home or workplace. Continue reading →

Tips for Finding a Gardener

Posted on February 1, 2012 by percall

Whether you have just bought a house with a large garden, just finished a landscaping project, or have reached the point where your garden is too much to manage, deciding to hire a gardener can be a big step. How should you approach it, and what are the things to check out? Continue reading →

Get gardening – spring is round the corner

Posted on February 1, 2012 by percall

As spring approaches and the first buds start to bloom, gardeners start to think about what they want to plant for the next year. Whether you have a vegetable or flower garden, you will start planning where plants will go. In the case of flower beds you will consider what types and colours of flowers will look good when they are in full bloom. Continue reading →

What Causes a Roof to Leak?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by percall

The roof is one of the most important parts of your property as leakages can allow water to permeate through the whole structure of the building. If water gets in the wooden roof joists, it can cause them to rot and the problem can spread to walls, ceilings and floors. A regular inspection of your roof should be carried out to check for signs of failure. The first signs will be damp patches on the walls and these should be attended to straight away. Common failures of leakages are failure of roofing products, weathering and wind damage, roofing materials not sealing and sheer old age. Weak spots such as the flashing around chimneys and dormer windows where the roofing product has been cut to fit but not adequately sealed are also reasons for leaky roofs and special care should be taken in these areas when constructing a new roof, or making repairs to an old one. If your roof starts to leak, you should firstly examine such areas to ensure that they have remained watertight. Continue reading →

Flat roofing services

Posted on November 14, 2011 by percall

If you have water pooling on your flat roof, the drainage may not be perfect but it is not necessarily a problem as long as your roof is sound. However if the roof is leaking you would be well advised to get a reliable roofer out straight away to assess the problem. You may not need the whole roof replacing. If it is clear where and how the water is getting through and most of the roof is intact, a local repair might do the trick. Continue reading →

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