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Basement conversions With house prices at ever-higher levels, it makes sense to make the most of your property, which is why so many home owners

Many houses suffer with condensation and mould. Damp houses provide ideal conditions for mould to grow, particularly if there’s a lot of surface condensation. The

Spring is in the air, and now the weather is looking brighter, it’s the perfect time to get going started on basic home maintenance. Cold

Wet masonry is cold masonry and just as wet clothes feel cold permeable construction materials such as brick, stone, concrete and mortar are worse insulators

Student housing has a bad reputation, when it comes to damp and mould. However, landlords are often unfairly blamed when, in reality, the problem is

What is tanking There are two main methods for tanking: Tanking Membrane that comes in sheet form and Tanking Slurry that is chemically designed to

Over the last century, condensation has become a growing issue due to changes in lifestyle and construction techniques. Growing fuel costs and increased awareness of

Damp can be caused by many things, from condensation to leaks, rising damp to poor construction. If you have a damp issue, it’s always best

Think damp and the instant thing that springs to mind is water. However, contaminant salts can also cause damp problems, and lead to unsightly surfaces

Dry rot can cause widespread structural damage, as it can grow through bricks and mortar (though it can’t feed on these). As such, it’s the

A leaking roof can lead to rot, mould and damaged belongings. While light vertical rain is unlikely to cause problems, a downpour may lead to

Rising damp and how to treat damp walls What is Rising Damp & How to Treat Damp Walls – Rising Damp is a common form

RUK Slimline Plaster Membrane is an easy-to-use, opaque and waterproof membrane, with a 3mm profile, for damp proofing walls. The opaque colouring of our slimline

Wood rot Wood rot is a common problem in homes with damp. However, it’s not wood that causes problems, but moisture. Wood is an excellent

Damp homes are common in the UK. According to a Which report, 31 percent of people have suffered from condensation-related damp in their home. 8

How french drains work French Drains are often recommended for heritage properties as a way to help control damp. They work by redirecting subsoil and

About moisture meters Moisture meters are used to show the amount of moisture in a building. There are two types: conductive and capacitance meters. Some

How wood rot occurs Wood is an excellent material for building as it’s resistant to most biological attacks as long as it remains dry. However,

Home maintenance is something that, all too often, is neglected until there’s an issue – which can often lead to higher repair costs. For most

A leaking roof can lead to rot, mould and damaged belongings. While light vertical rain is unlikely to cause problems, a downpour may lead to

The benefits of Lime Lime has long been used in construction: the ancient Egyptians used lime in the construction of the pyramids back in 4000BC,

At Restoration UK, we’re big fans of Save Britain’s Heritage, a great charity which campaigns to protect Britain’s built heritage. As such, we were excited

Basement waterproofing guide Basement Waterproofing and basement conversion has become a hot topic over the last few years. Iceberg basements are becoming more popular and

Britain was once known as a nation of builders. Heritage property is important – an Englishman’s home is his castle – but it is being