Modern estates

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Flat roofs

May be covered in a number of materials, but should never be completely flat.

More about flat roofs

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Precast concrete and system building

Most of these buildings are now insulated with overcladding. 

Precast and system buildings

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Pitched roofs

Modern flats have roofs like those on older tenements, but concrete tiles were used.

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Timber kit construction

Most low rise flats are now constructed using timber kit or frame, with a range of cladding types.

More about timber kit construction

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Estate landscaping

Looks like public space, but some owners have to maintain.

More about estate landscaping issues 

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Balconies

Maybe a cause of cold and damp, especially if the rest of the building has been overclad.

Find out how balconies can cause damp

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Drainage and drainpipes

Cracked, blocked, and leaking drainpipes saturate walls, leading to cold, damp, and rot.

Drainage and drainpipes

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Services

Gas, water, electricity, communal aerials and lifts - when do they become your responsibility?

More about common services

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1. Flat roofs

May be covered in a number of materials, but should never be completely flat.

More about flat roofs

2. Precast concrete and system building

Most of these buildings are now insulated with overcladding. 

Precast and system buildings

3. Pitched roofs

Modern flats have roofs like those on older tenements, but concrete tiles were used.

More about roofs

4. Timber kit construction

Most low rise flats are now constructed using timber kit or frame, with a range of cladding types.

More about timber kit construction

5. Estate landscaping

Looks like public space, but some owners have to maintain.

More about estate landscaping issues 

6. Balconies

Maybe a cause of cold and damp, especially if the rest of the building has been overclad.

Find out how balconies can cause damp

7. Drainage and drainpipes

Cracked, blocked, and leaking drainpipes saturate walls, leading to cold, damp, and rot.

Drainage and drainpipes

8. Services

Gas, water, electricity, communal aerials and lifts - when do they become your responsibility?

More about common services