Dry Rot

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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Health Implications of Mould in the Home

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Sometimes we get sick when we are in our own homes and many of those times it is because we have brought a virus in with us from outside. But occasionally, there can be something lingering in the home that is responsible for the illness. One of the most common problem-causing substances is mould growing…
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Condensation is the Landlord’s Curse…

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As a landlord, there’s one call you really don’t want from your tenants – the one that tells you they’ve spotted damp in the house and want to know who is responsible for that mould growing in the bathroom. Many landlords will have dealt with some variation of this problem and it is can be…
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What is The Best Way to Deal with Damp?

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When you discover signs of damp in your home, you can have a bit of a panic. After all, we hear horror stories about damp reducing homes to smelly, uninhabitable ruins that cost a fortune to put right. But in the vast majority of cases, damp specialists will come in and find a solution for…
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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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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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Dry-Rot and Eradicating it.

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Probably the most destructive thing your property can have   A brief description of dry rot and how we eradicate it   The wood destroying fungus, Serpula lacrymans is commonly known as Dry Rot, however its name is rather inappropriate since it requires water for germination, growth and survival. Indeed, water/dampness is the fundamental need…
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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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The long-term impact of Dry Rot in your home

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There are many things that can affect the structure of your home, but few are as terrifying as the dreaded dry rot. Once this fungal growth begins to affect your home, you will find that you have a serious problem. You may have heard about this issue before, but how much do you know about…
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