When To Call The Experts - And Stop The Rot Setting In
As the darker nights draw in and temperatures start to drop
, time needs to be set aside to carry out repairs to keep homes shipshape through winter.
Protecting buildings from water is a vital part of home maintenance.
Effective drainage and guttering, watertight roofing and efficient pointing can all work together to protect properties from the wet and in the longer term stop the problem of
rot setting in.
Steve Hodgson, general manager of
The Property Care Association, (PCA) which represents the UK's structural repair, damp proofing, timber preservation, structural waterproofing and flood remediation experts, says homeowners can take some steps to prevent problems occurring in the first place.
He said: "A range of work can be undertaken to stop water getting into a house.
"That includes keeping drains clear of leaves and other debris to enable water to escape from a building quickly, particularly during heavy downpours.
"Lead-work and roof tiling should be in good condition and able to withstand the wind as well as the rain. If anything is loose or worn, water will find its way in.
"Gutters should be free from moss, leaves and other debris, and all properly connected up to give water a fast exit from the building.
"Finally, poor pointing and rendering, as well as inefficient flashing on chimney breasts can allow water to stream into a property and these are among the more common problem areas.
"Across the UK,
PCA members are on hand to give the right advice to help keep properties in good shape.
"They have been carefully vetted before being awarded membership and the PCA is also a member of TrustMark the scheme supported by Government, to help property owners find reliable and trustworthy tradespeople to make home improvements."
Find out more about the Property Care Association at www.property-care.org or call 0844 3754301.
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Notes to Editors
The PCA is the UK trade body representing property professionals working in the areas of structural repair, damp proofing, timber preservation, structural waterproofing and flood remediation. The Association is a member of TrustMark, the scheme supported by the Government to help property owners find reliable and trustworthy tradespeople to make home improvements.
The PCA - which has high standards of vetting for potential contractor members and carries out rigorous audits on existing members incorporates the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA), which has been in formation for more than 75 years.
As well as delivering a trusted repair procedure, PCA members are able to carry out specialist surveys as part of the house-buying procedure to identify potential problems as well as a range of other services designed to preserve and protect homes and buildings across the UK.
To find a PCA member log on to http://www.property-care.org and select the Find A Member' service.
Press release issued by Jane Shepherd of Shepherd PR Limited, on behalf of the Property Care Association, telephone 01538 308685, mobile 07985 129315.
When To Call The Experts - And Stop The Rot Setting In
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