Most professional trades will offer some kind of guarantee when they carry out work on your property. The same is true for damp proofing companies. They will usually offer some type of damp proof guarantee, and this will cover the customer for any future issues relating to the work carried out. For example, if a […]
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Whether you are selling a house or buying, many things could affect the property’s value. This includes structural issues and cosmetic/decorative issues. Damp can fall into either of these categories depending on its severity. Therefore, damp can definitely affect the value of a property. How much damp devalues a property, will depend on several factors.
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A damp proof membrane is a watertight, moisture-inhibiting material. They are effective at stopping different types of damp for entering the home. Damp proof membranes are usually used in two main areas. These are the walls and floors of a property. Due to this, they are effective at protecting against rising damp and penetrating damp.
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Let’s face it, wheelie bins are not the most attractive item outside our homes. For this reason, DIY wheelie bin storage can be a popular project for the do it yourself enthusiast. Building a bin store is relatively straight forward and doesn’t really require any unique skills. Essentially, if you can follow simple instructions, cut
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Loose floorboards are a common problem in many homes. If you have noticed an area of flooring that moves when you walk on it, this is a sign that the floorboard is loose. This could be an issue due to incorrect fixing. Or perhaps it is damaged in some way and needs replacing. A loose
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In this article we will be looking at whether you should nail or screw floorboards. In most older properties floorboards are nailed. There are several reasons for this, the main ones being: Fixing with screws takes longer than nailing, even when using a cordless drill/driver. Affordable cordless drills that could fix screws, were not available
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