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Plan ahead for your exterior maintenance.

12/1/2015

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Author - Pat Bentley
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Plan ahead for your exterior maintenance.

Now the days are starting to get a bit lighter and Spring is just around the corner (famous last words) it is an ideal time to have a good look at the exterior of your property and see what maintenance work needs to be done. Check windows, sills, doors and fascias for any paint blistering, peeling or cracking. If you find areas that are showing these symptoms this means that moisture is getting into the wood underneath and will eventually cause rot within.

The ideal time to re coat exterior surfaces of your property is Spring, Summer and early Autumn. All flaking and defective decorative coatings need to be scraped back and the wood underneath needs to be completely dry before repainting. If it is not dry and is painted over then the warmth of the sun will in effect just steam the moisture inside- leading to early paint failure and probable rot.

If you have external render check for flaky/powdery areas and cracks. Also look for areas covered with algae. The sooner you nip these problems in the bud the more financial sense it makes- spend a little now, or end up having to spend alot later when these problems have spread.


Finding a decent tradesman/woman  to do this work should not be that difficult, though I have heard and seen some horror stories from people, who have in good faith employed someone who has the attitude " if you can p*** you can paint".

Try to get two or three  written quotes for the work you want done. Make sure they detail exactly what it is you are paying for and what preparation is involved.Preparation takes time but is key to a long lasting quality finish. Also specify what materials are to be used and that they are of a specific quality- not the cheapest substitute available. With materials you really do get what you pay for.

Whoever you decide to use do not be afraid to be" picky".  Before you pay any money check the work over(snagging) make sure everything is done to your satisfaction and if you have any niggles bring it to the attention of your decorator- a good one will be only too pleased to put things right and be able to leave your property in the knowledge that you are totally satisfied with the work they have done.

/pat-bentley.html A good decorator will enhance your home/work environment, protect your most valuable asset and save you money on maintenance in the long term.

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DRIVING WITH CLEAR VISION

14/8/2014

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Author - Rob Sargent



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DRIVING WITH CLEAR VISION

Your windscreen is a very important part of your car. It forms the integral strength between the cars bulkhead and the roof.  Sort of a role cage!

When you get a stone chip, usually caused by debris thrown up by either a passing vehicle or an on coming vehicle, the surface tension of the glass has broken.

The glass has now become extremely unstable and can crack at any time,  the  problem is, you don't know when!  

With all chips there is always an impact point, the point where the glass was hit. This can be varying in size, depending on the size and shape of the debris and how the glass was hit. This will also determine on how the final finish will look like.

When a chip is caused, air is introduced in to the damage, this air must be extracted in order to fill the fracture properly.

Once the damage has been repaired properly, it should last for the life time of the glass.

Here are a few important factors to remember

  • Always get a stone chip repaired within a couple of days of it happening.
  • This will prevent contamination (dirty water and screen wash etc ) making the fracture dirty.
  • Never allow a chip to develop in to a crack.
  • Never allow a crack to be at two different points at the edge of the screen, this means, effectively, the glass is in two pieces and very dangerous.
  • When a chip is caused, try to look ‘through’ the screen and not it especially if the chip is in drivers side. This will help you avoid looking at the chip and being distracting. Get it repaired as soon as possible.
  • Never try to repair a chip or fill it with ANY type of glue.
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