6 home maintenance solutions

Every home needs maintaining to keep it in good repair, but often we don’t notice small problems until they turn into big ones.
If a fault is overlooked, it may lead to major structural damage that costs thousands to fix, with huge disruptions while the work is carried out.
Inspect your home once a year as though you were a potential buyer, using our guide to identify telltale signs.
Building basics
The majority of homes are made primarily of timber and brick.
TIMBER can be damaged by sunlight, which causes it to dry and shrink, or water, which causes it to rot. Untreated timber shouldn’t be installed in contact with the ground or left in direct sun.
BRICK is more weather-resistant, but it’s permeable and can leach water from the ground if not properly dampcoursed. This will cause damp inside the home.
