Oast cowls are one of the most distinctive features of any oast house but they’re also one of the hardest working. Constantly exposed to wind and rain, they play a vital role in protecting the kiln below while allowing proper ventilation. Like any moving structure, an oast cowl requires regular maintenance to keep it functioning …
Does Your Oast Cowl Need an Annual Service? Here’s Why It Matters Read More »
With time, roof tiles can accumulate dirt, moss, and algae. Regular cleaning is essential not only for maintaining the structural integrity of the roof but also for shielding your home and belongings from harsh weather. There are many risks to having a damaged roof, which you can read up on in our recent blog post. …
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Recent storms have caused havoc across some areas in the country due to strong winds, rain and sleet affecting many oast house owners’ properties. If your cowl has stopped turning, you’ve noticed tiles are missing or your oast roof has been damaged, it might be worth having our expert team check them for safety and …
Get 2022 off to the best start by making sure that your oast house is ready for whatever the new year brings. Now that the festive season is done and dusted, it is time to get your oast house ready for the coming year. Good maintenance is essential to keep your oast house looking fabulous …
Five tips for getting your oast cowls ready for the year ahead Read More »
Winter. It might come round once a year, and if you are not prepared it can end up costing you a fair bit. This year has seen a dramatic rise in home working and many of us will be spending more time in our home this winter than ever. So making sure your oast house is …
After having Covid-19 throwing any routine or normality out of the window, we’re pleased to announce that following Government advice – Dude & Arnette are back in action. Normally we wouldn’t necessarily do a maintenance update but we felt it was necessary, as a lot of the oast cowl maintenance and repair work that would …
Since 1937, we have been cleaning oast houses across the country, both inside and out. Our specialist team can clean, paint and maintain your oast house to the highest standard, bringing joy to many more generations. So, if your oast house is looking a little drab and dated, maybe it is time to give it …
Here at Dude & Arnette we know looking after oast cowls is a serious crafty business. And if you don’t do much to maintain them… well, a costly one. Our expert team uses traditional building and maintaining methods (perfected over 4 generations) to weatherproof and protect your roof and ensure your roof is tip top! …
It’s that time of year when those of us lucky enough to live in a period property are warming our feet by a large open fire. But period properties are hard work. Fact. They require tender, loving care, and a fair measure of expertise. It takes bravery and commitment to take on an oast house restoration and …
There’s a French saying, ‘force majeure’ (superior force) which strikes fear into any property owners heart. These unavoidable acts of nature, such as Storm Doris don’t come around often in the UK but when they hit they cause a whole lot of damage, as the team at the popular Hop Farm attraction in Kent found …
The day that Doris battered the Hop Farm Oast Houses! Read More »
