How to get an idea of a property’s age by looking at the roof structure
Managing Director Tony Pearson shares how a roof’s structure can reveal clues about a property’s age, and how design changes over time help estimate when it was built.
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Now You Don’t See It, Now You Can!
By Tony Pearson
We are often restricted on the parts of a property we can see during an inspection. This is just due to the height of the property and the fact that it’s only practical for us to carry a 3-metre ladder in our cars. These unseen areas are often the most problematic parts of a property. More
Lintel Defects
By Luke Field
Lintels are horizontal structural elements that support loads above openings in a building. They are frequently used over windows and doors, both of which represent vulnerable points in a building’s structure. More
Dry Rot (Serpula Lacrymans)
Dry rot is a particularly virulent form of fungal decay. The fungal attack thrives in damp, dark and
unventilated conditions. Dry rot requires relatively low levels of moisture content in order for it to
thrive which makes it more dangerous than wet rot, so is difficult and costly to eradicate from a
building. More