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Roofs, gutters, flashings and chimneys

Find out about the different parts of your roof and how to maintain them.

All about roofs

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External walls

External stone walls contain many features that look good and protect the walls below. 

More about external stone walls

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Windows

Timber sash and case windows are easily repaired and made made more energy efficient.

Caring for your windows

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Close and stairs

An important part of your building's structure and should be a welcoming approach to your home.

Maintaining the close and stair

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Floors and ceilings

Poor repairs can affect the floor joists (part of the structure) and lead to noise problems.

Floors and ceilings

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Drainage and drainpipes

Cracked, blocked and leaking drainpipes saturate walls leading to cold, damp and rot.

Drainage and drainpipes

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Stone structures

External and internal walls, the stair, roof timbers and joists make the structure of your building.

Stone tenement structure

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Services

Gas, water, electricity and communal aerials  - when do they become your responsibility?

More about common services

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1. Roofs, gutters, flashings and chimneys

Find out about the different parts of your roof and how to maintain them.

All about roofs

2. External walls

External stone walls contain many features that look good and protect the walls below. 

More about external stone walls

3. Windows

Timber sash and case windows are easily repaired and made made more energy efficient.

Caring for your windows

4. Close and stairs

An important part of your building's structure and should be a welcoming approach to your home.

Maintaining the close and stair

5. Floors and ceilings

Poor repairs can affect the floor joists (part of the structure) and lead to noise problems.

Floors and ceilings

6. Drainage and drainpipes

Cracked, blocked and leaking drainpipes saturate walls leading to cold, damp and rot.

Drainage and drainpipes

7. Stone structures

External and internal walls, the stair, roof timbers and joists make the structure of your building.

Stone tenement structure

8. Services

Gas, water, electricity and communal aerials  - when do they become your responsibility?

More about common services