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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Is your roof ready for the April showers?

Handyman London
Since the creation of the world people have tried to find hiding places such as caves, to hide from extreme weather conditions. Apparently having a roof over one’s head is one of the most important basic needs. We all know, that in the United Kingdom, rain is a common feature. April showers could be a real test to every household’s roof. So how to know that you are well prepared for rains?

Your handyman London advises you to inspect your roof at least two times a year. This way you will notice the small problems, and will avoid big ones. You don’t want to wake up one morning and discover your attic and everything in it is in water, do you?
Secondly, check on the tiles occasionally, but if you don’t feel comfortable replacing  broken or missing tiles yourself, ask professionals to do it for you. They will bring all the tools they need and they know how to take measures to protect themselves. You don’t need to take the risk. If you on the other side live in an older house with a flat roof, you might consider insulating. According to electricians London this way not only you will protect yourself against the rain, but you will save on electricity too.
And last, but not least check on your gutter guards often. They help all the water from your roof to seep down. Sometimes your gutter guards are clogged from leaves and water can’t flow properly, therefore you need to clean them often.
Well, I believe you are now ready for spring showers, but let’s hope we can enjoy more sunny days.  

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