What are the Main Hazards When Working at Height?
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October 11, 2022
When restoring a house, it is important to not neglect the chimney stacks, even though we may think of them as ‘out of sight, out of mind‘. Investing in restoring these chimneys is a worthwhile expenditure.
Neglecting chimneys can lead to serious issues such as instability, water penetration, and even disintegration. Taking action early on is essential to avoid these problems.
Fixing and preventing further deterioration is the best course of action, but it‘s important to be aware of the risks associated with an unmaintained chimney, such as chunks of heavy masonry dislodging and crashing down from the roof.
Taking the necessary steps to inspect, repair, and maintain your chimney is essential for safety and peace of mind.
Firstly, temporarily seal up fireplaces to prevent clouds of soot and debris rattling down the flues, creating mess inside.
Secondly, a lot of stacks are perched on party walls with the other half belonging to the neighbour. So, it’s worth persuading the co-owner(s) to jointly contribute to the works. Sorting the whole thing in one go makes sense both structurally and aesthetically — not to mention economically. Where it’s just your side of the stack that’s being worked on, make sure the builder and scaffolders steer clear of next-door’s roof and pre-empt any risk of damage.
Chimneys are sometimes used to support TV aerials, and these may need to be taken down and later reinstalled. However, the art of optimising TV reception is one that’s probably best left to aerial specialists — which can add to costs.
It’s also not unknown for some tiles or slates to get broken during the repair process. For the roofer to return after the scaffolding has gone and replace a few broken tiles or slates will cost in the region of £100–200 — so, it’s worth making a point of checking the condition of the roof while access is still possible. As a precaution, sourcing some matching replacement tiles in advance is a good idea.
Scaffolding is an unavoidable expense for work on stacks, which must be built onto or across the roof, typically on a wooden platform gantry. Our team in London can provide you with details on the cost of scaffolding and access to the equipment.
The cost of installing stacks will depend on their location on the roof: those closer to the eaves will require less scaffolding than those located at the ridge.
At No1 in the London area, we use only the highest quality materials for our scaffolding structures, which undergo regular checks to ensure they are free from defects and meet the strongest industry standards.
We take great pride in the work we do and strive for perfection in every job we undertake. Upon taking on a contract, we will first visit the location to create a suitable scaffolding design. We will then use our expertise and attention to detail to ensure the job is completed with the utmost quality.
The safety and wellbeing of our employees and all other personnel onsite are of the utmost importance to us. We strictly follow all safety regulations and guidelines during the scaffolding process to ensure everyone is safe.
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