Asbestos can be found in many older UK homes, particularly properties built or refurbished before the year 2000. It was used in a wide range of building products because it was strong, heat resistant and useful for insulation and fire protection. As a result, asbestos-containing materials can turn up in places that many homeowners would [...]
Not every paving slab is suitable for a driveway. This is one of the most important things to understand before choosing a new front-garden surface. A slab that performs perfectly well on a patio may crack, rock or break when repeatedly driven over by cars. Driveway paving needs to withstand much greater forces than ordinary [...]
Roofing problems often need attention quickly. A leak may be spreading across a ceiling, tiles may have come loose in a storm or water may be entering around a chimney. Unfortunately, urgency can make homeowners easier targets for dishonest or poorly skilled roofers. A cowboy roofer may exaggerate the problem, recommend unnecessary work, demand a [...]
Felt is one of the best-known flat-roof coverings in the UK, but it is no longer the only mainstream option. Homeowners replacing a leaking garage, extension, porch or dormer roof may also be offered EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes or a liquid-applied waterproofing system. Each material has its own strengths. EPDM can provide [...]
Conservatories have been in fashion for so many years now that you see them everywhere. They're a great place to relax, eat and spend time with your family. However, a problem that lots of people find is they can get too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. It's likely that you've [...]