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Guides on rope access, facades and maintenance
Learn how to spot risks on cornices, read a facade quote, tell condensation apart from water ingress and weigh up waterproofing solutions. These guides are for guidance only and do not replace an inspection of the property or reports by qualified technicians.
Latest guides
- R4 mortar for concrete repair: when it makes sense
Quick answer. An R4 rating doesn't make a mortar the universal fix for every bit of spalling. - Preventive facade maintenance: a practical check
Quick answer. Checking joints, gutters and finishes in time reduces the chance of repeated damage. - Downpipe repair in a residential building: what to check
Quick answer. A leaking downpipe can affect several flats and raise questions about who owns the installation. - How to compare facade renovation quotes
Quick answer. Two quotes with different totals may be pricing different jobs. - How to organise a light well repair
Quick answer. An interior light well means coordinating the work, windows, washing lines, pipes and life with the neighbours. - Leaks on the top floor: possible water entry points
Quick answer. When a leak appears on the top floor, the roof is an important suspect, but not the only one. - Waterproofing a terrace without lifting the floor: the limits
Quick answer. Systems applied over existing paving can work, but they're not an automatic solution for every terrace. - Damp from the facade or condensation: how to tell the difference
Quick answer. An interior stain alone doesn't reveal whether the water comes from rain or from vapour inside the home. - Cornice with falling pieces: safety and repair
Quick answer. The priority with a cornice that is losing pieces is to prevent injury to anyone walking below. - Cracks in the facade: what to look at before repairing
Quick answer. The path and progression of a crack tell you more than how it looks in a single photo. - Ropes, suspended or tube scaffolding: how to choose
Quick answer. The choice shouldn't be made on price alone or on the promise of disturbing the neighbours less. - How much does rope access work cost in Valencia?
Quick answer. The cost depends more on the access method and the actual scope than on a universal price per square metre.
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