November 22, 2016 6:34 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
Summit Cladding was recently contacted by our customers, who live in St Albans, Hertfordshire. They moved into their detached property five years ago and had noticed the deteriorating condition of structural timber around their investment. They had replaced the original windows four years ago and realised that uPVC was a great alternative to the continuous maintenance required by wooden fascias and soffits. One of our client’s concerns was how the work was going to be done. They had a conservatory at the rear of their address and a garage at the side with a tiled roof that made access challenging. Summit Cladding arranged an on-site meeting to discuss the logistics of the installation with the client. The solution to the access... View Article
October 24, 2016 4:46 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
Replacing concrete gutters Summit Cladding were recently contacted by our client who lives in a nineteen-fifties style property in Roundhill Drive, Enfield. The client and her family were experiencing issues with damp patches and mould on the internal upstairs walls of her house. Summit Cladding had previously rectified a similar problem on the client’s neighbour properties and understood the dilemma she was experiencing. The house was originally constructed using Finlock gutters, commonly known as concrete block gutters. Apart from creating cold spots and mould on the internal walls, they also leak into the joins from the outside, which looking very unattractive. The only guaranteed solution to this irritating problem is to remove them and replace them with a modern gutter... View Article
June 27, 2016 10:35 am
Published by Summit Cladding
It’s not always an easy decision; changing from something you know well to a new product that you don’t. However, when it comes to your guttering, uPVC makes sense in every way possible. Its immediate advantages are that uPVC is super-strong, flexible and inexpensive. Not only that, but uPVC guttering is very durable and can withstand many years of even extreme weather conditions. It’s easy to install and bending is not an issue with uPVC due to the flexibility it has. Because uPVC guttering is manufactured in one seamless section, without the need for paint, installation is far simpler than it is with metal. The plastic won’t chip or scratch and it’s extremely difficult to damage it. Even a heavy... View Article
March 9, 2016 9:58 am
Published by Summit Cladding
Regularly monitoring your roofline for tell-tale indications that there may be a problem with your gutters is the best way to ensure that the fabric of your property remains in good condition. If you keep a weather-eye on your property’s exterior then the chances are that when repairs are deemed necessary, they will be less costly than they might be if you only check once in a blue moon. Gutters are a vital part of your home’s protection; directing water away from the walls, windows and doors of the building they stop moisture from gaining access to the interior where it can cause real and sometimes permanent damage. What am I looking for? When you live in a building or... View Article
September 1, 2015 2:34 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
Life has a habit of throwing unexpected expenses at us, but emergency home repairs have to be up there with the worst of them. It’s easy to take a fully functional home for granted until the whole family has to move out while major work is done – not to mention the expense of large-scale home repairs. You don’t have to sit back and wait for problems to develop though. A good maintenance routine combined with some easy fixes will keep the family home in good (and affordable) shape for many generations to come. Run quarterly checks To make home maintenance both manageable and affordable you need to keep a close eye on things. The changing seasons bring new challenges... View Article
March 24, 2014 3:34 pm
Published by Summit Cladding
Water is one of the most prolific causes of property damage both internally and externally; if this water is not properly channelled away from the structure the effects can be devastating. Failure to keep your guttering clean will result in leaves and various other forms of debris building up to create blockages and sagging gutters that will cause damage and will have to be replaced. Gutter Maintenance Guttering and roofing both require regular maintenance in order to provide the necessary protection throughout the year. Roof damage is sometimes obvious to spot and repair, but blocked guttering is very often left unchecked until after the damage is done. Neglecting this essential maintenance can result in insect infestation, fungal growth and dry... View Article
