SPRING
-
Check, mend fences and treat with wood preservative
-
Check outbuildings for winter damage
-
Check exterior timber for signs of decay
-
Clean algae from paths and patios, repoint joints, seal
-
Check exterior paintwork and make a painting plan of action
-
Consider getting external timber work replaced with low maintenance PVC-U
-
Restore and clean garden furniture
SUMMER
-
Remove old and blistered paint from timber door and window frames
-
Repaint window frames and woodwork - avoid painting in hot sun! (The paint may blister)
-
Replace crumbling pointing
-
Replace damaged guttering and rusted cast-iron guttering with a modern alternative
AUTUMN
-
Complete exterior painting before damp weather sets in
-
Check exterior lighting is working before daylight fades
-
Check gutters and downpipes for blockages
-
Clear out the shed - clean, treat and put away furniture
-
Make sure missing or damaged tiles and slates have been replaced
WINTER
-
Check drains and gulley and add a drain tidy
-
Replace damaged locks on sheds and outhouses
-
Check draught proofing around letterbox, doors, windows
-
Make sure you have a supply of rock salt for sprinkling on slippery paths
Also - see our Fight the freeze article.
Did you know?
-
You need planning permission to build a wall over 1m high on the boundary of a public highway or footpath
-
Excessive trespass deterrents, such as broken glass along a wall, could lead to criminal prosecution if injuries are sustained by passers by
-
Overhanging branches from next door can be cut down up to the boundary, but are still the neighbour's property.
-
You have access to a neighbour's property to carry out certain works, such as clearing your drains
