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Posted on June 28, 2018

Whether for a fence, shed, gazebo, deck or patio, the preservation of exterior wood is of vital importance to any property owner. Without proper protection, pests, moisture, salt, sun, rain, frost and everything in-between can have dramatic effects –none of them good—on the stability and appearance of timber-based structures. Although no exterior wood creation can […]

Posted on June 14, 2018

Consider Value over Price One of the first things anyone does when they compare services is look at the difference in price. Nobody likes to pay more than they need to and this can motivate people to scour the marketplace for a service that’s just cheaper. But this probably isn’t the best strategy as price […]

Posted on May 31, 2018

Garden water saving is important for two reasons. First, to save money if you’re on a water meter – 40% of us, and rising, are. Second, because at peak demand up to 70% of our water supply can be used in gardens, which forces suppliers to use groundwater and take it from streams. This can […]

Posted on May 24, 2018

Weeds can be controlled without resorting to weedkillers. Non-chemical weed control or organic control measures rely on killing or restricting the weeds by physical action, from manual removal to smothering, burning and using weed barriers. Suitable for… All weeds can be controlled without weedkillers, but persistent or deep rooted weeds may be very difficult to […]

Posted on May 21, 2018

When painting exterior walls, safe access is of paramount importance, so consider hiring fixed scaffolding if you need to work at height. Always use paint that is specified for exterior use – for walls the most commonly used paint is exterior emulsion, which is generally called masonry paint. Most masonry paint is water-based, but for […]

Posted on May 21, 2018

  The exterior decorating of your property could be a considerable DIY task depending on the size of your building. You may literally have a few small details that require painting if you live in an uPVC double-glazed unpainted brick home, or alternatively, re-decoration will be on a much larger scale if your property is […]

Posted on May 21, 2018

Safe access is always important when painting exterior wood. Consider hiring fixed scaffolding if you need to work at height. Where wood is in poor condition with many layers of paint, you may want to strip back to bare wood using paint stripper or a hot air gun. Take all recommended safety precautions if you […]

Posted on May 2, 2018

Rot is a persistent enemy of property owners who make use of wooden window frames on their exterior. Outside, the wood is exposed to the elements, especially moisture, and in many cases, there will come a time when rot sets in and destroys some of the beauty of the home. Before it spreads to the […]

Posted on April 24, 2018

Introduction Routine, ongoing and preventative maintenance will not only help keep a property in a good state of repair but will also help make a property more resilient to potential losses. Neglecting routine external building maintenance will often result in the need for costly and more disruptive remedial work. This guide provides a checklist to […]

Posted on February 20, 2018

When a property is rented out, the landlord needs to make sure that the tenant always disposes of the waste properly. However, when the apartment is empty, the junk left behind by the last tenants does not fall under the category of household waste. It turns into commercial waste; therefore, its disposal is the responsibility […]