Ones library has a leak. Should one complain or get the ladder and seal it with blue tac?

Question

Ya skally wag dicky snapples with ya apples

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Shona everything you say today sounds a bit iffy

Answer 1

My Pater always swore by a bit of tarpauline.

Well, actually, he swore by everything, but we won't go into that now.

Quite where one is to obtain a Pauline to tar I'm not sure. There was one who lived in the East End of London I believe. I once saw her on television. Being a common sort, I dare say she has nothing better to do, so if I were you I'd slip her a shilling and I'm sure you'll be dry in no time.

Pater was always slipping women a shilling and it never failed for him. At least, that's what Mater said.

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Answer 2

Blue tac is preferable. If one has none, it is well to line up the servants and have them chew large amounts of gum.
When combined all those pieces of gum will make a waterproof, windproof, and completely satisfactory sealant. If a servant refuses the request, then that servant may go and sit over the leak in an old Mac and thus cause the water to be kept from the leaky portion.
--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 3

Usually a leak above a library comes from a flat roof. The membrane has probably cracked , unless you know a lot about roof construction , your better off getting the professionals to fix that . Sometimes a whole section must be removed , and a new urethane rubber membrane needs to be torched or melted in and covered with hot tar and gravel . It can be a big job.

Answer 4

can you imagine a pool of water filling up on the other side of the blue tac ready to gush down after enough weight of water is collected?

Complain creatively. Use an umbrella under the leak till a librarian comes and asks you what you are doing

Answer 5

If Ones library has a hole then One is going to have to pay for a repairman to fix it

plugging the hole, will only give the water time to pool in the ceiling, before bringing the whole ceiling down,

increasing the amount of money the repairman will take from you.

I HOPE ONE HAS DEEP POCKETS, OR A SKILLED FRIEND WITH A LADDER

Answer 6

If it is ones personal library then one should address the problems oneself. Blue tac is a perfectly acceptable and durable product for such a task but please be aware of the Health and Safety regulations regarding ladders. However if one is referring to a municipal library then one should write, in the strongest terms, to ones MP and demand that something be done. If no soluion is forthcoming then I would suggest we form an action group and lobby parliament.

Answer 7

Firstly, remove one's first edition collection of Proust, and the family portraits from the moist area. Then get one's butler to call the appropriate tradesman. Ensure the tradesman enters by the rear of your property to avoid him transferring dirt from his boots onto the Persian rug. Ask the housekeeper to prepare afternoon tea (have plenty sugar to hand).
Voila, once the leak has been repaired, sit in a Voltaire armchair with a large cigar, a brandy and a leather hardback.

Answer 8

If one has sufficient knowledge about leaks, one would know that sealing a leak on the "down stream" side would not be a solution.
One should perhaps read more books, rather than painting ones toes.
:)
tc

Answer 9

Dicky snapples hides Apples. What a feather plucker

Answer 10

Is there water leaking in, or is there knowlege & enlightenment leaking out?
The blue tac will be more effective keeping the knowledge, & enlightenment in, than it will for keeping the water out.