Damp Proofing

Dry-Rot Treatment and Eradication – What You Need to Know

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If there’s one thing that a homeowner doesn’t want to hear, it’s the words, ‘your property has dry-rot’.  This is a very destructive condition that can have a serious impact on a property and is far more problematic than the worse sounding wet rot.  But what is dry rot and what treatment is required to…
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Tips for Eradicating Moisture in a Damp Cellar

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For many new businesses, such as shops and restaurants that are constantly opening in and around London every day, having a basement or cellar is a big benefit, whether it be for storage or for use as everyday space, including extending the existing business. In many cases this valuable space, which has been unusable for…
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Damp in Basement and Cellars – What to Look Out For

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Across the country, there are many homes that have basements or cellars that are often used a little like a garage – store a few items, maybe house a boiler or a tumble dryer.  They are often considered awkward spaces that are prone to damp and not useful for everyday purposes.  But if you know…
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Managing Damp in Old Buildings

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The issues of managing damp in old buildings isn’t new, as anyone who works with older properties will know.  Whilst more modern buildings are protected by damp proofing systems or can have them added, the situation is more complex with old buildings as strict regulations restrict what can be done. In areas, such as London,…
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Sources of Moisture in Buildings

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Dampness is something we often associated with older buildings but even the newest house can suffer from damp problems if moisture gets into the house.  There are many different ways that moisture can gain access to a property and also a variation of problems that it can cause once there.  So if you see signs…
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Can Damp Proofing Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint?

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Rarely a day goes by on the news where there isn’t a story about climate change and an increasing number of businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their own impact on the environment. Homeowners are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint but could one of those be relating to the damp…
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The Causes of Penetrating Damp

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For many homeowners, damp is a problem they encounter at some point.  While there is a temptation to ignore the odd damp patches or those spots of mould as nothing serious, this is simply delaying the inevitable and meaning the problem will be worse when the time comes to deal with it. There are five…
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Why You Should See if Damp Proofing Will Benefit Your Property

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Owning your home can be expensive and there seems to be a constant list of things to do that all eat up your cash.  This means prioritising and doing the jobs that are going to give you the most benefits for your cash. When the job in question is damp proofing your home, there are…
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Is Mould Making Your Family Sick?

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Our homes are the place that we go to relax, be with our family and feel safest but sometimes they can be the cause of us becoming sick – or at least something within the home can be.  One of the top culprits that make people sick in their own homes is mould.  But how…
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Diagnosing the Causes of Dampness in Buildings

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Damp remains one of the most common problems in homes of all ages across the country. Dampness is caused by too much moisture in a space through one of a number of reasons and can lead to serious conditions such as dry and wet rot or the growth of black mould. So how do damp…
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