Being the coldest winter in 30 years damp and cold related illness is on the increase. In the UK damp and cold related illness costs the NHS an estimated £1 billion to treat each year so help keep your family healthy this winter by following some of the advice below.
Maintaining a Waterproof Roof by Replacing Chimney Flashing
Chimney flashing is an important part of ensuring you have a full waterproofed roof. If your chimney flashing is old or is leaking you could end up with internal structural roof problems or problems with the structure of your house as a whole. Water leaking into your home can lead to moisture build up within rafters which can then rot and no longer have the strength to support the roofing felt and tiles nailed to them.
Fixing Rising Damp – Damp Course and Damp Proof Membranes
Rising damp can be a nightmare, and finding that you have this problem that can potentially cause structural damage if left unchecked is never good news. There are a number of options open to you however if you find you have rising damp in your property and need to get it fixed.
How To Tackle Rising Damp In Your Home
As a home owner damp or rising damp is one of your potential worst nightmares. Rising damp is caused when water in the earth begins to seep upwards into the brick work of a house and continues to do so through the tiny cracks and holes that are in the masonry itself.
Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold With Roofing Work This Winter
Roofing in the winter can be tricky. There are lots of different factors to consider when carrying out roofing work, which can cause problems in the winter. A particular problem during the winter is lower temperatures resulting in ice. Tiles and roofing materials need to be flush to the rafters in the roof to ensure they are water tight, so if moisture freezes into ice during construction, a gap can be left which then enables water to seep through.