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Damp Proofing for Barn Conversions 22 Aug 2013 | 06:24 pm
As many people know, converting old agricultural buildings and barns for residential use can be a very rewarding experience. The time, effort and skill required to convert such buildings must not be u...
First Steps to Repairing Flood Damage in Your Home 31 Jul 2013 | 08:22 pm
In recent days, the UK has seen a combination of heavy rain on very dry ground which has caused a wide amount of localised flooding. There is no doubt that this is happening more and more often in thi...
A Guide to Comprehensive Waterproofing for New Builds 17 Jul 2013 | 09:13 pm
You could be forgiven for thinking –especially if you have read our previous post on damp proofing for period properties, that it is predominantly old houses which are affected by damp. For the most p...
An Introduction to Damp Proofing for Period Properties 9 Jul 2013 | 04:34 pm
There’s no getting away from it – although period properties are charming, beautiful and welcoming, they do often require a good deal of maintenance to keep them in a liveable condition. From small su...
What kind of damp is affecting your home? 25 Jun 2013 | 05:36 pm
Condensation Condensation is most likely to affect every home, usually during the winter. Condensation is caused by an excessive amount of moist air circulating in the home which cannot escape. Conde...
Top 5 water repellents for treating penetrating damp 21 Jun 2013 | 03:56 pm
Penetrating damp can cause many problems as this type of damp often carries salts and other pollutants from the atmosphere into the facade of the building, leading to efflorescence, corrosion of wall ...
External Waterproofing - What's really involved? 18 Jun 2013 | 08:38 pm
How Does External Waterproofing Work? External Waterproofing works by creating a barrier between the water in the soil surrounding your basement and your home itself. A Geodrain Cavity Drainage Membr...
How to remove mould from your bathroom for good 10 Jun 2013 | 06:48 pm
When water in the bathroom dries out, it evaporates into the air increasing the humidity level. If the bathroom is not well ventilated, the humid air lingers around preventing wet surfaces from drying...
Tips on how to tackle damp in your home 20 May 2013 | 02:21 pm
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New redesigned Perma-vent Standard 17 May 2013 | 05:56 pm
Our homes are prone to damp because too much moisture in the atmosphere reaches a saturation point which then condenses onto a cold surface in the property, causing condensation and mould growth. Kitc...
