Structure and Building Envelope Tips & Advice
Chimney Maintenance Requirements
Using unregistered chimney sweeps can be dangerous; Maintaining your chimney to the correct requirements through established trade organisations such as the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps gives customers the confidence that the job they are paying for is done right. Posted by Home Sweep
Fitting Bird Cowls to Chimneys
We supply and install bird guards, cowls & capping to prevent birds from nesting in your chimney. Without a bird cowl, chimney flue gasses can be prevented from escaping causing carbon monoxide build up. Posted by Home Sweep
Improve the Security of your Home
This is a basic checklist to help improve the security of your home including whether you have a mortice deadlock or sashlock fitted to both your front and back doors or an Anti pick / anti snap cylinder lock. Posted by Burgh Locks
Solutions to Chimney and Fireplace Problems
Smoke from chimneys that leak into other rooms is a common problem in which the chimney deteriorates through corrosion of the lining and mortar joints. Furanflex chimney flue will restore any flues and chimneys that are leaking. Posted by Gfp-Furanflex
Installing a Chimney Liner into a Narrow Chimney
A CCTV survey may reveal that a chimney is too narrow to allow a small diameter liner to be installed. The solution is a Furanflex chimney liner. Posted by Gfp-Furanflex
Why is Chimney Maintenance Important?
All chimneys and flues should always be maintained and be swept at least once a year by a Certified Professional Chimney Sweep. Posted by Elite Sweeps
How Often Should I Get my Chimney Swept?
Chimney sweeps get busy whenever people light their fires but do you know how often a chimney should be swept and who to employ to do this? Posted by The Chimney Keepers
Protect Masonry Walls from Moss and Algae Buildup
Stormdry masonry protection cream can be used to keep walls and roofs clean of moss and algae growth. Watch this video. Posted by Safeguard Europe Ltd
How Does a Solar PV Greenhouse Work?
The solar PV greenhouse harnesses the suns energy using innovative transparent photovoltaic PV technology embedded within the glass to generate electricity. Posted by Polysolar Ltd
Questions about Solarspot Tubular Daylighting System
A Solarspot® Tubular Daylighting System can deliver light horizontally, as well as upwards, into the heart of a building as its highly reflective material makes it the brightest tubular daylighting system in the UK. Posted by Syneco Ltd
