Are your gutters ready for the Christmas holidays?
Freezing weather, snow and sleet are already hitting different part of the UK in the run-up to Christmas. If you are responsible for public facilities (such as a school or hospital) or for a [...]
How to shut down a leisure centre – allow a drainage disaster to happen
When you’re a leisure centre manager you will know that when things go wrong, they go badly wrong – and quickly. There are regular reports in regional papers about leisure centres being forced to [...]
Drains, sewers and gutters – keeping hospitals operating safely
Medical science is constantly evolving, which is great for us. We can look forward to new technologies that will give us longer, healthier lives. But there’s also a low-tech element to any hospital, GP [...]
Looking after wildlife AND your drains
Everyone, from individual homeowners to business owners and managers of public facilities, is much more aware these days of the importance of a sustainable environment and supporting biodiversity. Wildlife should have its own preserved [...]
The importance of proper drainage for keeping schools open
We’ve seen over recent years the bad effects of extended school closures - disruption to education means children falling behind, young people being denied social contact, truancy rates rising and parents having to take [...]
How to protect your gutters from leaves
As autumn approaches, it's essential for private homeowners and managers of larger premises to ensure their gutters are ready for the season ahead. Proper maintenance now can help prevent potential issues later. When temperatures [...]
