If you’ve lived in Devon for any length of time, you’ll already know our winters have their own personality. We don’t just get cold snaps.We get sideways rain, gale-force winds, salty sea air and long spells of damp weather that don’t seem to fully dry out. Storm Chandra , which has just passed through, is a perfect example. Heavy rain, strong coastal winds and sea spray can put huge pressure on buildings, especially those near the coast or on exposed ground. And our homes fe