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

Mould on Walls - How To Stop Mould & Condensation Many houses suffer with condensation and mould. Damp houses provide ideal conditions for mould t...

Spring is in the air, and now the weather is looking brighter, it's the perfect time to get going st...

Stormdry Cream Wet masonry is cold masonry and just as wet clothes feel cold permeable construction materials such as brick, stone, concrete and morta...

Student housing has a bad reputation, when it comes to damp and mould. However, landlords are often ...

  What is Tanking? There are two main methods for tanking: Tanking Membrane that comes in sheet form and Tanking Slurry ...

Winter and Condensation Over the last century, condensation has become a growing issue due to changes in lifestyle and construction techniques. Growin...

Damp can be caused by many things, from condensation to leaks, rising damp to poor construction. If ...

Think damp and the instant thing that springs to mind is water. However, contaminant salts can also ...

Dry rot can cause widespread structural damage, as it can grow through bricks and mortar (though it ...

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 indicati...

RISING DAMP & How To Treat Damp Walls What is Rising Damp & How to Treat Damp Walls - Rising Damp is a common form of dampness found in buildi...

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 ...

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 material for...

Damp Walls _ How to reduce damp in your home Damp homes are common in the UK. According to a Which report, 31 percent of people have suffered from con...

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. S...

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, if it’...

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 indicati...

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 people,...