Efflorescence can appear on both external and internal walls of a property. It is a white substance that consists of salt deposits which form on the walls surface. This salt is present in building materials such as masonry and mortar. It is also present as natural salts, in the ground below a property. Efflorescence is …
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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. …
Breeze blocks are a common building material used in the construction industry. In new construction they are often used for the internal leaf of a cavity wall. The outer leaf will then be constructed of more aesthetic masonry. This will usually be facing bricks of some kind or stone. Also, blocks are considerably cheaper and …
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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There are many precautions taken in a property to protect it from damp. One of the most common we hear about is the DPC (damp proof course). This is a layer of damp-proof material that forms a continuous waterproof barrier in mortar joints at the base of a property. The DPC is commonly found around …
