How to make your home more secure

According to the Police.uk website Homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures. Good window locks and strong deadlocks can make a big difference.

A lot of the time, home break-ins occur due to opportunistic thieves and so you should try to reduce the risk as much as possible.
From installing outdoor lighting to upgrading your window and door locks, making changes inside and outside can save you money in the long run.

Here are a few tips:

• Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house
• Hide all keys, including car keys, out of sight and away from the letterbox
• Install a visual burglar alarm
• Install good outside lighting
• Get a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on the property
• Make sure the fences around your house are in good condition
• Secure bikes at home by locking them to an immovable object inside a locked shed or garage
• Keep ladders and tools stored away: don't leave them outside where they could be used to break in to your home.
• Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of your property
• Ensure rear fencing is in good repair 
• Improve natural surveillance at the front of your property, for example trimming any high hedges
• Mark your property with postcode and house number and register your property fro free wit immobilise
• Consider joining a Neighbourhood Watch scheme
• Remove valuables from view of ground floor windows

What exactly is roofline? Why does it matter?

Roofline is the term given to the boards that run along the edge of your roof. It can also be referred to as roof trim.

 

The Roofline protects the fabric of your home from the worst of the weather. Traditionally it was always made from continuous wooden boards. These wooden boards however need maintenance and repainting to keep them looking their best. This is why many homeowners are choosing to replace the wooden boards and old metal gutters with UPVc alternatives for minimal maintenance and a long term solution.

FASCIA BOARD

Fascias are the boards that fixed at the bottom edge of your roof.

Their main role is to:

• Hold the bottom row of roof tiles in place
• Provide a base on which to fit guttering
• Stop the exposed ends of your rafters absorbing water, which can lead to damp and rot

Our fascias will never discolour, crack or flake.....saving you both time and money on maintenance.

SOFFITS

These boards fit between the fascia and the wall and less exposed to the full force of the weather.

They are designed to:

• Protect rafter feet from rain and moisture
• Seal so that birds etc cannot gain access to build nests

As well as sealing off the roof space from birds and other animals, it is also important that they allow enough ventilation to the roof space in order to prevent damp and condensation.

Our soffits offer ventilation allowing timber to breathe, preventing damp as they allow the circulation of air.

GUTTERING

Our UPVc guttering is crack and rust proof,  it can also be fitted with either innovative leafguard or the hedgehog system. Both systems are the simple way to keep your gutters free and flowing and are virtually indestructible.

Our fascias and soffits are virtually maintenance free.......GET A FREE QUOTE TODAY