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Condensation, the Facts: Dealing with Condensation

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Of all the damp problems that can affect a home, condensation is probably the least serious at first and the easiest to fix.  But that can be misleading because it is also the root cause of a number of much more serious problems that can lead to the kind of damp that affects the structure…
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Rising Damp – Simply Explained

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There are a few problems that homeowners and property owners don’t want an expert to tell that they have.  One of them is rising damp but it is a problem that can affect almost any property due to one of a number of reasons.  So how do you spot the signs of rising damp and…
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Tenant or Landlord – Who is Responsible for That Mould?

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Whether you own the property and rent it out or live in the property and rent it from the landlord, it is in your best interests to avoid causing damp, high humidity or mould.  Conditions such as dry rot and wet rot have elements in common, damp.This includes damp caused by rising damp, rain penetration, lateral…
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What Damp Can Do to the Structure of Your Home

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Damp is the most common problem to affect properties, especially older ones where the damp proofing isn’t to the modern standard.  While small mould patches or a little extra moisture in the home might not seem like a big problem, damp is an issue that can develop behind the scenes and lead to other serious…
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Your Health – How Can Damp Have an Impact?

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Damp and its many related conditions can cause a lot of damage to your home but more importantly it can also lead to a series of health problems as well as aggravating existing health conditions.  This makes spotting signs of damp and having them dealt with as quickly as possible a very important measure to…
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Damp Proof Course, Just What Is It?

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A damp proof course is a crucial part of protecting your home from the damage caused by groundwater rising up the wall and the different associated problems that can develop because of it.  Most buildings have one, but this doesn’t always guarantee a damp free home as they can fail and some older buildings were…
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Damp Walls

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Why do you have damp walls?               If you have a damp wall that appear to be getting progressively worse, the first thing you should do is ask yourself some questions that might indicate what could be causing it. This will also help if you decide to have the…
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When does a property need Damp Proofing?

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A brief description of damp     There are many household issues that could affect your property at any given time, one of the most common is damp. Dampness is a serious problem which is often under estimated, as is the damage it can cause. When some people hear the word damp, to them it…
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Four Tips for Spotting Rising Damp in your Home

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Rising damp is one of the most common, but most dangerous problems in your home. As you can tell by its name, rising damp comes on slowly, rising up through the ground floor. It’s one of the three largest damp problems you’ll come across in the home. The other two are ‘penetrating damp’ and ‘condensation’….
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