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February 2024

Single membrane flat roof finishes
Maintenance

Single membrane flat roof finishes

Single membranes are mostly used on large areas on modern structures. They are popular as they can be applied over insulation in a similar manner to liquid applied roofs. Single…

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Stone tenement structure
Low rise and high rise flats Maintenance

Stone tenement structure

Your building has a supporting skeleton of walls, joists, beams, and lintels which keep it standing. Any repairs required to this structure are important and need to be dealt with…

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Trade associations in Scotland
Management Organising common repairs Repairs Hub Uncategorized

Trade associations in Scotland

Trade associations will register members and make, at the least, paper checks to ensure that the member is legitimate, solvent, and has appropriate qualifications. They all have an online service…

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Wrought iron ladder stay
Management

Wrought iron ladder stay

Provides additional strength to chimney and originally acted as an access ladder. Secured to chimney and roof with lead flashing.

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Wallhead chimneys
Maintenance Roofs, gutters, flashings and chimneys

Wallhead chimneys

Tall and exposed wallhead chimneys usually served bedroom fireplaces. The height was required to make the chimney draw well. Repairs may be required to keep chimneys dry or to stop the…

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Rot and insects
Maintenance Stone tenements and villas

Rot and insects

Timber decay, through rot or wood-boring insect damage, can damage the structural strength of your building and be costly to deal with. Keeping timber dry and well-ventilated will not only…

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Roof access
Maintenance Roofs, gutters, flashings and chimneys

Roof access

It's critical to keep the roof, gutters, and chimneys of your roof property or block of flats in good repair, but it's also one of the most difficult parts of…

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Railings and ironwork
Maintenance Stone tenements and villas

Railings and ironwork

Cast iron may be found in many parts of older tenements, from drainpipes and gutters, skylights or air vents, through to structural columns. During the Second World War, people were…

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Paint removal from stone
External walls Maintenance Stone tenements and villas

Paint removal from stone

Removing paint from stone can cause damage, so removal methods need to be carefully investigated before you go ahead. Graffiti While you are often advised to remove graffiti as soon…

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Mutual and gable chimneys
Maintenance Roofs, gutters, flashings and chimneys

Mutual and gable chimneys

Mutual chimneys will often carry flues from the neighbouring tenement, as well as from your own, and costs will be shared between both tenements. Mutual and gable chimneys are built at…

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Walls
Management Repairs Hub

Walls

What or where is the problem? Stonework Worn/decaying/flaking stone Staining on stones Cracked stones Cracked stones Rusting steel pins crack stones Crack in previous stone repair Bulging walls Bulging walls…

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Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or sometimes used for storage, cellars or wash-houses. These buildings will often also have a 'dunny' between the basement…

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Energy efficiency improvements

Adding insulation and draught-proofing can save money and the planet but in…

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Insulating traditional solid walls

Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…

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Flat roofs

Flat roofs can be found on buildings of all ages. They can…

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Asphalt flat roofs

On stone tenements, asphalt roofs are found on: 'high backs' - raised backcourt…

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