With National Maintenance Week is coming, Care Association of ownership – the trade body for building preservation in the United Kingdom – has developed a list of easy steps in households (Leeds) can take to stop the winter taking its toll on their homes.

Running 21 to 28 November, National Maintenance Week is an annual event organized by the Society for the Protection of ancient buildings.

It is designed to remind anyone who cares for a building – whatever their age, type or purpose – of simple, achievable steps they can take to prepare for the worst that winter can bring.

In line with the campaign, the Association of Property Care (ACC), which represents the structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and structural maintenance sectors, has prepared a list of five checkpoints effective expenditure of things homeowners can do to avoid future problems in their tracks.

1. Drains — Ensure drains are kept free of leaves and other debris to allow water to escape from a building quickly, especially during heavy rainfall.

1. Ceilings – Working hours of lead and tiled roof is in good condition and able to withstand wind and rain. If something is loose or worn, the water that finds its way in

1. Gutters – Ensure that they are free of moss, leaves and other debris – and everything connected up correctly – to give water a quick exit from the building.

1. Pointing – Monitor a regular pointing and property, as this is another area that can cause problems.

1. Fireplaces – Poor intermittently in the breasts of the fireplace can allow water flow in a property – this is a common problem.

Yasmin Chopin, chief executive of the PCA, said: "By taking these simple steps to preserve and protect property against the elements of the nation, homeowners could avoid the need for more extensive repairs in the future.

"This may include dry rot, which can represent a serious deterioration of property. The decay can begin at any wood that has been become wet and the right conditions, can spread quickly leads to serious structural defects of the wood affected.

"The key is to regularly inspect and carry out appropriate repairs to prevent water entering the building. Now is a good time to identify – and act accordingly – Potential problems.

"When in doubt, contact a member of the ACC, to solve the problem accurately diagnosed .

The PCA, former BWPDA, Trustmark is a member of the scheme supported by the Government to help homeowners find reliable and trustworthy traders make home improvements.

More information about National Maintenance Week are available on the http://www.maintainyourbuilding.org.uk

The Association Property Care

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Telephone 0870 1216737

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Notes to Editors

The Association of Property Care (ACC) has been in existence for four years as part of the Conservation British timber and waterproof Association (BWPDA), but in 2006 officially became an independent association with the Wood Protection Association.

The associations have been created to focus on their own areas of expertise – namely for the Property Care Association damp-proofing and wood preservation, structural waterproofing and structural maintenance.

PCA contractors are authorized to use the Association new logo, and this can be in directories such as Yellow Pages, newspapers and other publications to identify potential customers.

Although a relatively new trade body, the Association of Property Care has inherited the stability and professional aspects of BWPDA and its 75 year history.

This includes choosing a long term FSA regulated specialist insurance policy, and a list of all the UK members of contractor who are carefully screened prior to obtaining membership – and undergo rigorous testing procedures, once admitted to the Association.

Press release issued by Jane Shepherd of Shepherd PR Limited, 01538 308685, Mobile 07985 129315.

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