Free-standing brick walls are widely used for boundary demarcation, landscaping, screening, security and noise barriers. When properly constructed, free-standing brick walls have proved to be extremely durable and pleasing in appearance.
There are many examples of brick walls which are hundreds of years old, and apart from occasional pointing and attention to coping require no other maintenance.
By modern standards, most of these old walls built by rule of thumb are clearly over-designed. However since the turn of the century and particularly after the Second World War, financial constraints and the phenomenal growth of mass housing estates produced some very unsatisfactory examples of free-standing walling.
As strange as it may seem, walls are not subjected to statutory control. An exception to this is within the inner London area where approval is required when the height exceeds 1.83m (6ft) above ground level. It is therefore not surprising that in the majority of cases, walls are put up rather than designed and all too frequently prematurely deteriorate or blow over.
Making sure your property has the right guttering is important. Gutters are essential for channelling rainwater and even help to maintain the buildings the structural stability.
Unfortunately many properties are installed with the wrong type of gutter, and its usually because installers simply chose the wrong gutter system for the specific property. In in a survey by one of the UK’s largest warranty providers, nearly a quarter of the owners of new build homes reported guttering problems that had to be rectified at a later date.
Fitting a system that’s too small could cause it to fail to cope with the quantities of water flowing off a large roof. Using an ordinary domestic system on a large building project such as a school, sports hall, apartment block or a large house, means that you will need to fit more downpipes which not only costs more, but also may not fit your customer’s aesthetic requirements.
Many landlords and estate agents often install adjustable electric beds into new homes in order to increase their value. While these beds absolutely do increase the interest in a property, especially if certain demographics fit the market for this. It is important to chose a bed that is right for that property.
Here are some tips for finding a suitable bed.
- Adjustable beds often have a great deal of features. Making a list of what is suitable will help you to avoid a bed that has too many or too few.
- If your target market may have potential health conditions, think about ‘future-proofing’ the bed purchase. It might not be necessary for them to need a fully adjustable bed now, but it could be worth it in the future.
- Look for the National Bed Federation mark of approval. Manufacturers belonging to this scheme have to meet certain standards and sign up to a code of practice.
Tough economy and increase in standards of living has forced many people in Northamptonshire to spend more hours working. This means that most people don’t find time to clean their residential or commercial properties. As a result, many people have find it necessary to hire cleaning contractors to clean their properties. Although there are many benefits of hiring a cleaning contractor, you will only enjoy those benefits if you choose the right cleaning contractor. In this article, we are going to give you tips on how to choose the right cleaning contractors Northamptonshire.
- Consider the contractors experience
The first very important factor that you need to consider when searching for cleaning contractors Northamptonshire is the experience that the contractor has. How many years has the contractor been operational? If you want to be on the safe side, ensure that you chose a contractor who has more than 5 years’ experience. Cleaning industry is very competitive in Northamptonshire. It is therefore very difficult for contractors to survive offering their cleaning services for many years if they don’t offer quality services to clients. The more experienced the cleaning contractor is, the higher the chance of getting quality cleaning services. Read More
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There are many unique design trends falling onto homes this autumn. From geometric patterns to traditional wallpaper styles. The choice of styles and ideas appearing this time of year are things to take advantage of.
Wallpaper
With so many different designs available its time to start finding places other than walls to use them. Cabinet interiors, bookshelf end papers, and draw linings are some of the ways you can add a whimsical touch to your home décor.
Electric Hues
Surprising pops of colour add a startling edge to furniture and ornaments in and around the home. A bright yellow interior within a deep brown cabinet for example, can add create a modern twist on a traditional item.
Black and White Graphics
Black and white designs mixed with metals are a common theme in home design now. Mixing super modern graphic shapes with the warmth of precious metals adds a specialised style to any interior design.