UK homeowners warned of £1,000 repair bill during heatwave | UK | News

The UK is once again in hot weather with temperatures set to exceed 30 ° C throughout the country. UK Health Safety Agency (Ukhsaand Met Office, this evening until 18.00 (Wednesday, August 13) West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London and East for a amber heat health warning.

While many host closely follow the health of their grass, experts call them to pay attention to their open surfaces. Both the patio and carways face the increasing risk of damage during hot working periods, and repairs potentially cost £ 1,000.

Hot air can cause the surfaces to crack, disintegrate or lose color. Bill Jarvis, a car road leakage specialist Premium paintsHe claimed that the damage could be worse than it appeared at the beginning.

“What many people are not aware of is that heat damage to the verands and carways tends to occur later. When you detect cracks, the surface has already taken a beating.”

Materials such as asphalt, resin and concrete can expand if the sun is exposed to the sun for a long time. They can then dry and crack if they are not protected correctly.

Experts advise homeowners to damage their patio and car roads in hot summer months. If not repaired, the damage can cost 1000 £ this winter.

Mr. Jarvis recommends the use of high quality sealing agents on your outer surfaces. They help to lock the moisture, prevent cracking and maintain the color of the plates.

For those who reconstruct this summer patio, the expert also recommends to use more pale tones or materials such as porcelain. They remain cool for longer because they absorb less heat.

Hot air causes cracking of the surfaces, while inevitable rain may cause water accumulation after a heat wave. To prevent this from happening, Mr. Jarvis advises homeowners to think about the drainage systems they have.