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008			030815n2003 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u123276
245			_aDon't crack up in the heat
260			_c2003
490			_aRICS Press Release _v(pr083) 12 August 2003 (3)
520			_aThe RICS has urged house owners to look out for signs of subsidence caused by the loss of water from shrinkable subsoil as a result of the hot, dry weather. Trees can exacerbate the problem. House owners are urged to notify their insurers immediately if they feel they have a problem. Building surveyors may well be part of the team involved in rectifying the problems. The RICS has produced a free brochure "What to do when the earth moves", available from the contact centre on t +44 (0)870 333 1600 to help the public deal with the issues associated with subsidence.
590			_aWB
650			_aSUBSIDENCE
650			_aTREES
650			_aSHRINKAGE
650			_aCRACKING
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
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999			_c73223 _d73223