General care and maintenance - Revision history

Jonathan at 13:56, 30 August 2020

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	*The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see [[Making changes to your home]].		*The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see [[Making changes to your home]].

	In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the Management Company for guidance.		In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the [[Contacts\|Management Company]] for guidance.

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Jonathan at 13:29, 30 August 2020

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	*The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see [[Making changes to your home]].		*The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see [[Making changes to your home]].

	In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the ~~managing agent~~ for guidance.		In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the Management Company for guidance.

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Jonathan at 11:53, 30 August 2020

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	To maintain the integrity of the apartment, including the appliances, systems and services, residents should observe the guidance provided on this wiki and the manufacturers’ appliance manuals which have been provided.		To maintain the integrity of the apartment, including the appliances, systems and services, residents should observe the guidance provided on this wiki and the manufacturers’ appliance manuals which have been provided.

	~~A full set of appliance manuals will have been given to you at your hand over - in addition digital copies are appended to this CD.~~		'''Residents are advised that no structural or electrical alterations to an apartment should be undertaken without the prior written approval of the landlord''', and attention is drawn to:
	Residents are advised that no structural or electrical alterations to an apartment should be undertaken without the prior written approval of the landlord, and attention is drawn to:

	*The covenants contained in the lease		*The covenants contained in the lease

Mb-phra at 18:59, 21 August 2020

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	===Decoration===		===Decoration===
	Emulsion paint is a breathable product and has been used to allow walls and ceilings to dry out before redecoration - this should take between 3 to 6 months and it is advisable not to redecorate until this period has elapsed. Any minor shrinkage cracks should be left for this period and then filled with a DIY product such as ‘Polyfilla’ or a flexible decorator’s caulk before redecoration.		Emulsion paint is a breathable product and has been used to allow walls and ceilings to dry out before redecoration - this should take between 3 to 6 months and it is advisable not to redecorate until this period has elapsed. Any minor shrinkage cracks should be left for this period and then filled with a DIY product such as ‘Polyfilla’ or a flexible decorator’s caulk before redecoration.
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Mb-phra at 13:32, 21 August 2020

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	*The covenants contained in the lease		*The covenants contained in the lease
	*The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see ~~section 2~~.4		*The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see [[Making changes to your home]].

	In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the managing agent for guidance.		In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the managing agent for guidance.

Mb-phra at 13:31, 21 August 2020

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	===~~'''~~Ventilation and temperature control~~'''~~===		===Ventilation and temperature control===
	When cooking the kitchen hob extractor should always be used to:		When cooking the kitchen hob extractor should always be used to:

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	*Minimise the risk of the apartment smoke or heat detector alarms sounding unnecessarily		*Minimise the risk of the apartment smoke or heat detector alarms sounding unnecessarily

	===~~'''~~Drying out~~'''~~===		===Drying out===
	The presence of water in construction materials means that it is essential to allow the property to dry out as naturally as possible. Adequate natural ventilation is the best method of achieving this. When feasible, windows should be opened to allow a through flow of air to all rooms.		The presence of water in construction materials means that it is essential to allow the property to dry out as naturally as possible. Adequate natural ventilation is the best method of achieving this. When feasible, windows should be opened to allow a through flow of air to all rooms.

	===~~'''~~Movement and shrinkage~~'''~~===		===Movement and shrinkage===
	Materials used in the construction of the apartment will expand and contract due to changes in temperature and moisture and as the drying out process occurs - this may cause small cracks to appear. These cracks are not structural defects and can be filled and covered in the normal process of periodic redecoration. Minor cracking of this nature is normal and is not classified as a defect to be rectified by Urban Splash.		Materials used in the construction of the apartment will expand and contract due to changes in temperature and moisture and as the drying out process occurs - this may cause small cracks to appear. These cracks are not structural defects and can be filled and covered in the normal process of periodic redecoration. Minor cracking of this nature is normal and is not classified as a defect to be rectified by Urban Splash.

	===Decoration===		===Decoration===
	Emulsion paint is a breathable product and has been used to allow walls and ceilings to dry out before redecoration - this should take between 3 to 6 months and it is advisable not to redecorate until this period has elapsed. Any minor shrinkage cracks should be left for this period and then filled with a DIY product such as ‘Polyfilla’ or a flexible decorator’s caulk before redecoration.		Emulsion paint is a breathable product and has been used to allow walls and ceilings to dry out before redecoration - this should take between 3 to 6 months and it is advisable not to redecorate until this period has elapsed. Any minor shrinkage cracks should be left for this period and then filled with a DIY product such as ‘Polyfilla’ or a flexible decorator’s caulk before redecoration.

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	=== '''Ventilation and temperature control''' ===		==='''Ventilation and temperature control'''===
	When cooking the kitchen hob extractor should always be used to:		When cooking the kitchen hob extractor should always be used to:

	* Minimise the effects of condensation on the decorations and reduce the risk of mould		*Minimise the effects of condensation on the decorations and reduce the risk of mould
	* Reduce the circulation of cooking odours		*Reduce the circulation of cooking odours
	* Minimise the risk of the apartment smoke or heat detector alarms sounding unnecessarily		*Minimise the risk of the apartment smoke or heat detector alarms sounding unnecessarily

	=== '''Drying out''' ===		==='''Drying out'''===
	The presence of water in construction materials means that it is essential to allow the property to dry out as naturally as possible. Adequate natural ventilation is the best method of achieving this. When feasible, windows should be opened to allow a through flow of air to all rooms.		The presence of water in construction materials means that it is essential to allow the property to dry out as naturally as possible. Adequate natural ventilation is the best method of achieving this. When feasible, windows should be opened to allow a through flow of air to all rooms.

	=== '''Movement and shrinkage''' ===		==='''Movement and shrinkage'''===
	Materials used in the construction of the apartment will expand and contract due to changes in temperature and moisture and as the drying out process occurs - this may cause small cracks to appear. These cracks are not structural defects and can be filled and covered in the normal process of periodic redecoration. Minor cracking of this nature is normal and is not classified as a defect to be rectified by Urban Splash.		Materials used in the construction of the apartment will expand and contract due to changes in temperature and moisture and as the drying out process occurs - this may cause small cracks to appear. These cracks are not structural defects and can be filled and covered in the normal process of periodic redecoration. Minor cracking of this nature is normal and is not classified as a defect to be rectified by Urban Splash.
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	=== Decoration ===		===Decoration===
	Emulsion paint is a breathable product and has been used to allow walls and ceilings to dry out before redecoration - this should take between 3 to 6 months and it is advisable not to redecorate until this period has elapsed. Any minor shrinkage cracks should be left for this period and then filled with a DIY product such as ‘Polyfilla’ or a flexible decorator’s caulk before redecoration.		Emulsion paint is a breathable product and has been used to allow walls and ceilings to dry out before redecoration - this should take between 3 to 6 months and it is advisable not to redecorate until this period has elapsed. Any minor shrinkage cracks should be left for this period and then filled with a DIY product such as ‘Polyfilla’ or a flexible decorator’s caulk before redecoration.

Mb-phra at 13:07, 21 August 2020

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-To maintain the integrity of the apartment, including the appliances, systems and services, residents should observe the guidance provided on this wiki and the manufacturers’
+To maintain the integrity of the apartment, including the appliances, systems and services, residents should observe the guidance provided on this wiki and the manufacturers’ appliance manuals which have been provided.
 appliance manuals which have been provided.
 A full set of appliance manuals will have been given to you at your hand over - in addition digital copies are appended to this CD.
 Residents are advised that no structural or electrical alterations to an apartment should be undertaken without the prior written approval of the landlord, and attention is drawn to:
 * The covenants contained in the lease
-* The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see section 2.4
+*The covenants contained in the lease
 In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the managing agent for guidance.

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To maintain the integrity of the apartment, including the appliances, systems and services, residents should observe the guidance provided on this wiki and the manufacturers’
appliance manuals which have been provided.
A full set of appliance manuals will have been given to you at your hand over - in addition digital copies are appended to this CD.
Residents are advised that no structural or electrical alterations to an apartment should be undertaken without the prior written approval of the landlord, and attention is drawn to:
* The covenants contained in the lease
* The latest regulations relating to procedures for carrying out electrical work, see section 2.4
In the event of any doubt or queries concerning repair and maintenance matters, residents should contact the managing agent for guidance.