There is a belief that woodworm will only live in damp timber. This is because it is common to find infestations living in wood that is moist and damp. A woodworm infestation is a real concern for any homeowner. But it makes sense to learn more about their behaviour and what kind of timber they
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It’s fair to say that woodworm can spread. But how far can they travel? They spend most of their lives living in wood as larvae. Then once they emerge as an adult beetle, they only live for a short period of time. But can they travel over large areas to lay their eggs? Do they
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Tanking slurry is a versatile product that can be used for a variety of different projects. The slurry creates a watertight barrier, that will stop moisture from passing through its surface. Due to this, it is very popular for things like tanking basements, garages, and any other area that is prone to penetrating damp. Penetrating
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Woodworm remains a mystery to most people. In most cases, people are unaware they have an infestation. This is because woodworm live inside timber and most people won’t check until they notice an issue. It’s not until they notice weakened floorboards, or exit holes in other pieces of timber, that they realise they have woodworm.
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Damp can enter our homes in a variety of different ways. One of the most common is penetrating damp. The reason this is more common than other types of damp, such as rising damp, is it can enter anywhere there is a defect in your property. One very common way for water to penetrate a
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When dealing with damp in a property, there is a three-step process that you must follow to completely remove the problem. You need to identify the exact cause of the problem. Once you have located the problem, it must be fixed correctly. Finally, you can deal with internal issues, such as new plaster work, woodwork,
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