Here in the UK we are no strangers to a bit of rain. We usually have a certain amount of bad weather all year round, but this can really turn up in the winter months. One thing that can be particularly annoying, and even stressful about this type of weather, is recurring damp. This usually […]
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In this article we will be looking at penetrating damp. We will be explaining what this type of damp is. As well as some of the common causes and how they can be fixed. This will include DIY damp proofing solutions, as well as some jobs that will require you to hire a professional. So,
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Pointing is the finish on external mortar joints, it is essential to your house standing up to the elements. Over time though, it decays. There are a lot of things that damage your pointing, but it has the same outcome. Water can get in and cause damp. So how do you fix it? Repointing lets
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Penetrating damp is caused when water penetrates through the walls or roof of a property. Once the water has penetrated, it will often expand horizontally across walls and ceilings. The extent of the damage will be determined by the length of time the damp has gone untreated – and the extent of the problem that
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Cavity wall insulation would seem to make a lot of sense. Uninsulated homes are lose approximately a third of all their heat through the walls. What makes this worse is that heat will naturally always flow from a warm area to a cold area – so it will travel from the inside to the outside
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Of the three main types of damp (rising damp, condensation damp and penetrating damp), it is rising damp that fills people with the most dread. It can be quite awkward to fix – and it can be costly. Fortunately, it’s the least common type of damp. Condensation damp, on the other hand, is usually the
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