Propped Up

Scaffolding has gone up at Property Sparrow's flat. Work on the roof is in progress.

This is music to Property Sparrow's ears.

She used to think that scaffolding was a sign of damage, that something has gone wrong with a building, that it was distressed in some way. It can be, of course. In this case though, Property Sparrow feels reassured; the poor old roof is receiving proper attention and support at last. She loves all the clanking about, the planking and the strong poles.

Spare a thought for scaffolders. They have been badly hit by the recession and there are about 10 deaths and a number of severe injuries in the UK each year.

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