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Asbestos in Soffits: What Farnborough Homeowners Should Know
Some soffit boards on older houses may be asbestos insulating board. HSE says they are hard to tell…
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Moss on Farnborough Roofs: When to Remove It
Moss can be treated through much of the year, but the season changes what works, what is safe…
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Removing a Chimney in Rushmoor or Hart: What Needs Permission
Taking a chimney out can involve building control, planning, listed building consent and a party wall notice. Which…
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Concrete, Clay or Slate? Tiles for a Farnborough Re-Roof
The choice between concrete, clay and slate comes down to four things: how long each lasts, the pitch…
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Farnborough Roofs by House Age: What Each Era Means
A house does not give its roof away from the pavement, but its age does narrow the questions.…
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Garage Roof Replacement in Farnborough: Costs and Options
A garage roof is a small job with a wide price range. Here are the published figures, the…
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Lead Codes Explained: Which Lead Goes Where in Farnborough
A lead code is a number that tells you how thick and heavy a sheet is. Each code…
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Roof Windows for a Farnborough Loft Conversion
In a converted loft the roof window takes part in the fire escape, the insulation and the daylight.…
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Re-Roofing in Rushmoor: Building Regulations Explained
Many re-roofs need no Building Regulations application, but some do. The test turns on how much of the…
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Re-Slating a Period Home in a Farnborough Conservation Area
Re-slating a house in a conservation area is normally permitted development, but local directions, listing and the character…
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Roof Leaking in Farnborough? What to Do First
When water is coming through the ceiling, the order of your actions matters. This post puts them in…
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Roof Work Near Farnborough Airport: Cranes and Safeguarding
Farnborough Airport protects the area around its aerodrome from obstacles such as cranes. Here is what that means…
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