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Tips for helping your plumbing survive the freeze(15/02/2011)
Should the UK endure another period of prolonged cold weather these vital tips from The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)'s Technical Secretary, Douglas Kent can help people face the freeze. *Localised flooding through winter pipe bursts can be avoided by the use of proper lagging (particularly outside or in unheated areas). It is also advisable to add anti-freeze chemical to your central heating system or fit a frost the... [more]
Don't forget to clear gutters and drains(11/11/2010)
The annual clearing of gutters and drains can be much cheaper and less inconvenient than having to cope with a serious outbreak of dry rot in timber roof trusses following years of neglect, or dealing with a flooded basement or ground floor because of a blocked drain. Friday 26 November is National Gutters Day 2010 - and although it's probably not the most glamorous date for your diary, it's definitely worth reminding yourself that it's time t... [more]
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