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Nesting birds can be a nuisance, especially when they make their presence known early in the morning. A common problem with roofs old and new, initial prevention is the best route to deter nestings birds from making your roof their new home. Unfortunately, once the birds have got into the roof, it is near impossible… Continue reading How to Deter Nesting Birds
It may come as a shock that it is not only the winter months that can pose a threat to your roof. Homeowners often breathe a sigh of relief as the weather starts to warm and the snow warnings are put to bed for another year. However, the strain of the winter on your roof,… Continue reading Summer Roofing Problems and How to Avoid Them.
It can be a challenge to spot the causes of a leaking roof in your home. This is why getting your roof checked is crucial, in order to prevent any further severe damage. The longer you leave a leaking roof, the worse it can become. Here are 5 ways in which your leaking roof can… Continue reading 5 Damages of a Leaking Roof
Maintaining Your Guttering Whether you have chosen aluminium guttering, or decided that cast iron guttering is right for you, it is important to now understand how to maintain the high quality of your new purchase. With some careful and considered maintenance, your new guttering will continue to be of a high quality and exceptional performance… Continue reading How to Maintain Your New Guttering
Roofing problems are often misdiagnosed. Here at AJ Scutchings and Sons, we pride ourselves in our ability to accurately understand why you may be having problems with your roof, alongside implementing the necessary roof repairs. However, it’s not always easy to pick up on the warning signs in regards to your roof. We’ve assembled… Continue reading How To Know When You Need Roof Repairs
When deciding to get work done on your property, it can be difficult know whether your tradesperson is reputable. We have put together a short guide to make you aware of the warning signs that means your builder is not as trustworthy as they first seemed. A Knock at the Door – If a builder… Continue reading How to Ensure your Builder is Reputable
Lead roof flashing is one of the most popular ways of sealing your roof against leaks. When a roof meets a vertical surface, such as a wall of a house, the joint between the two has to be sealed with some flashing. Lead has some favourable properties that make it a great building material, but… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Lead Roof Flashing
With the winter season well and truly upon us, it is more important than ever that your property has a sufficient guttering system to combat the harsh weather. Whilst guttering is often chosen to compliment your homes external appearance, the wrong selection could significantly damage its fabric. Cast iron guttering may be frequently recognized for… Continue reading Why Cast Iron Guttering Wins During Winter
Lead is still an extremely valuable asset for many traditional buildings in Hertfordshire when it comes to weather protection. Even when it is not used as roof covering, it can still be present as guttering or flashing. Before cast iron became common in Hertfordshire, lead roofing was used widely as the main material for rainwater… Continue reading Tips on Lead Roofing for your Hertfordshire Home
Buildings considered to have ‘Special, architectural or historic interest,’ are often selected to be listed. What this means is that properties that mark key points in history, are the work of profound architects or still stand in conditions close to when it was built will be protected from certain types of modification. It also means… Continue reading What is a Listed Building?
