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    DUBLINPUBLISHED BY THE STATIONERY OFFICE

    To be purchased directly from:Government Publications Sales Office

    Sun Alliance HouseMolesworth Street

    Dublin 2

    or by mail order from:Government Publications

    Postal Trade Section51 St Stephens Green

    Dublin 2Tel: (01) 647 6834/35/36/37;Fax:(01) 647 6843

    Government of Ireland 2007ISBN 0-7557-7537-6

    This book is also available in an Irish language version.All or part of this publication may be reproduced without further permission provided the source is acknowledged

    Text by:Jacqui DonnellySeries Editor:J acqui Donnelly

    Design: Bennis Design Copy Editor: Eleanor Flegg Printing: Watermans Printers

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    MAINTENANCE A GUIDETO THECAREOF OLDER BUILDINGS

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    Rainwater drainage > Overspilling gutters, leaking joints ingutters and downpipes,blockedgullies,missing or defective sections ofguttering or pipework

    Roofs > Slipped,broken or missing slates or tiles

    > Slipped or damaged flashings

    Openings > Broken glass panes (panes of historic glasswith hairline cracks can be left in position)

    External walls > Blocked ventilation grilles

    Interior > Leaks and damp spots

    Rainwater disposal > Repaint cast iron gutters,hoppers and

    downpipes

    Roofs > Monitor any changes and deflections in

    the overall profile of the roof

    > Remove moss growth on the roof surfaces

    and in the joints between slates and tiles

    > Check for signs of delamination ordeterioration in slates and tiles

    > Check for evidence of creepin lead sheets

    External walls > Check for signs of decay or deterioration

    in brick or stone walls

    > Check external render for signs of loose

    areas or patches

    > Reapply limewash where necessary

    External joinery > Renew paint finishes on windows,doors,

    bargeboards and any other external joinery

    External ironwork > Repaint exposed ironwork such as railings,verandahs,balconies,conservatories,etc.

    REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS

    The following is a list of the type of building defects that must be attended to as soon as they occur and not wait

    until an annual inspection

    WHAT TO CHECK: WHAT TO LOOK FOR: TICK BOX: NOTES: (For example: was adefect noted?;what needs to be

    done and when?;does the defect

    needed to be monitored?)

    3 - 5 YEARLY INSPECTIONS

    The following is a list of the type of actions that may only be required every 3 - 5 years and the type of building

    defects that may only become obvious over a period of time

    WHAT TO CHECK: WHAT TO LOOK FOR: TICK BOX: NOTES: (For example: was adefect noted?;what needs to be

    done and when?;does the defect

    needed to be monitored?)

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