There is a housing shortage in the UK, which means that developers are building more homes. But, the number of homes being built is not meeting demand, which means they need to find ways to build more. With more homes comes a need for more skilled workers. Many tradesmen are used to build a new […]
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In modern British homes, a DPC is a legal requirement, according to building regulations. For example, in a property with a standard cavity wall, this would be placed at least 150mm above ground level. They can usually be found in the 2nd or 3rd mortar joint, on a properties external wall. A damp-proof course is
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A DPC is an important part of any property, it stops water rising from the ground below. This is known as rising damp, and it can result in lots of problems if it is not controlled properly. In modern properties, a DPC is a legal requirement and must be installed in all new builds. This
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Damp can enter a property from many different places. It can enter via defects in the walls, through leaking roofs and even rise from the ground below you. Depending on where you find damp, you may wonder who the best person is to call. For example, can a general builder fix damp, or would you
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If you spot signs of a woodworm infestation, you might wonder what steps you need to take next. Can you forget about woodworm, in the hope that the infestation will disappear on its own? If you leave it, will it cause a small amount of damage that won’t cause problems? Woodworm can live for many
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If you’re carrying out renovation works in your home, one thing you may want to do is hide pipework. The aim here would be to create a clean and modern look. With stud walls this is relatively easy, but what about solid walls? can you have pipes behind dot and dab plasterboard for example? Running
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