Home and Garden News & Updates
- 4th February 2019
Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation are the three most common damp problems in houses.
- 21st January 2019
Across the UK 4% of all homes are affected by damp, that is about a million homes, so chances are you are not alone in your damp problem.
- 14th January 2019
Does your home suffer from the effects of condensation? Are you in need of sub floor ventilation?
- 9th January 2019
What is dry rot?
Dry rot is essentially a name given to the damage caused by a certain type of fungi. The scientific name for this fungi is Serpula Lacrymans, and it thrives in wet, humid environments.
- 10th December 2018
In basic terms, wet rot is described as a specific fungal attack on timber that occurs naturally in the presence of high moisture levels
- 3rd December 2018
Mould is a common nuisance problem that affects thousands of homes across the UK every year. But where does it come from?
- 26th November 2018
Even if you’re not, it might be time for you to consider damp proofing treatment to ensure the structural integrity and safety of your home should dampness become a problem.
- 19th November 2018
Noticing dampness within your home usually raises immediate concerns, and most people will notice it through wet patches on walls, flaking patches of paint or a tidemark rising across the whole wall.
- 12th November 2018
Sometimes moisture may be absorbed from the ground, condensation may form on cold surfaces or rain may be entering your property via the roof or walls.
- 5th November 2018
If you’ve ever had these nasty beetles burrow themselves in the wood in your home, you’ll know just how troublesome and disastrous woodworm can be.