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CHIMNEYS AND FLUES .
ina pointing and loose flashings (the lead or cement seal between chimney and roof). A good idea is to use binocu
Look for broken pots, cracked or worn brickwork, miss-
lars. Also make sure flues are free from debris such as fall en twigs and leaves.
Missing, slipped or broken roof tiles or slates should be ROOFS ,
replaced Is a matter of urgency to prevent water pene tration. The pointing between ndge tiles may a's°need attention. Check also for damaged coveringsion flatroofs. Mainly for safety reasons, roof work is usually a job for a
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Check for leaks in down pipes and gutters, or pipes talcing drataagl water from within the house.
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Blocked and cracked gutters are so often ignored.
for leaks behind the pipes as these can quickly cause damppatches. Also deal with dripping overflow pipes
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Improvement Council says:"Did you know that ove two-and-a-half million homes are in need of substantial repair? For most of us, our homes are our biggest single investment and we need to look after them well. Deteno- rationhappens slowly, so you may only notice problems
highest safety standards, so it is efficient and effective. Check solid fuel and oil appliances as well as plumbing
Have your heating system serviced annuaUytothe generally. e l e c t r ic ity We all use many more electrical appliances these days,
so be careful not to overload circuits. Make sure your el^ ‘ trical system is checked every five years by a competent
electrician.
t0 It'S an interesting fact that over 20 million of today's 23 mUlion homesTn the UK will still be around in 100
vears time The ones that will stand the test of time best Ire those which have been modernised and cared for over the years. To do this we should all be prepared to spend 2-3% of our annual income on keeping our homes in p-
t0Pl“ redisirs'imple check list of things to look for and repair during the summer months.
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is S c h e s below damp course level and slopes away <w»m fVip house to shed water. Check for cracks m brick
Make sure air bricks are clear and the earth or paving
work or masonry, damaged pointing ^ fhp bricks) crumbling bricks caused by frost ana loose
rendedng^Severely Imaged fabric may need expert attention.
DOORSAND WINDOWS
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With timber or metal windows, check for rot or corrosion, missing putty and flaking paint, particu larly around sills and at the joints of door and win dow frames, and for miss ing mastic where frames join the surrounding wall.
Check timbers are sound, dry and free from woodworm. Make sure you are well insulated to the reconMended thickness - you may be eligible for a special HEES grant
Look for signs of leaks through tiles or roof linings. ROOF space for this work. With timber floors, check there is no undue springiness FLOORS
(a sign of rotting or weakened joists) and inspect skirting boards for rot and woodworm.
excluders and good secure locks and chains that comP*y with your household contents insurance requirement. To
e x t e r n a l doors and win dows Check that they open properly, h™.
keep burglars out, you can instil your own security y tem.
Check that loose pavings or broken s'abs are not gomg PATHS
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You can do all of these checks yourself and many
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