Rising damp

How to Fix Rising Damp

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Rising damp is a common problem throughout the UK. The damp and humid conditions make it all too easy for properties to become infiltrated with moisture. If left untreated, this can cause severe damage and an unpleasant smell. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to help fix the issue and prevent it…
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How to Stop Rising Damp

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If you’re noticing damp patches on your walls or a musty smell in your home, you may have a problem with rising damp. Rising damp is caused by moisture rising through the foundations of your property, and it can be a real nuisance.  Left untreated, it can even cause structural damage to your property. While…
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Dealing with Damp in Commercial Property

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Damp is a common problem is homes around the country but it can just as easily affect commercial properties, which could mean exposing staff, customers or tenants to the side effects of damp which range from unpleasant smells to black mould spores and ruined furniture and belongings. So, how do you know if your commercial…
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A Big Issue in Buying an Old Property that Needs Renovation

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If you are considering buying an old property, you should expect there to be some issues, especially if you know it needs renovation work, then you are ready for a jobs list.  But there’s one problem that you need to pay special attention to when purchasing an old house – damp. Spotting damp issues Many…
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Guide to Damp Proofing for Period Properties

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For anyone who has owned, lived in or even working in a period property, the issue of damp will be a familiar one.  Older properties were built with different methods than those used today and they have an increased tendency to experience problems with condensation and damp.  Because there are some four million properties from…
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Dry-Rot Treatment and Eradication – What You Need to Know

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If there’s one thing that a homeowner doesn’t want to hear, it’s the words, ‘your property has dry-rot’.  This is a very destructive condition that can have a serious impact on a property and is far more problematic than the worse sounding wet rot.  But what is dry rot and what treatment is required to…
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Tips for Eradicating Moisture in a Damp Cellar

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For many new businesses, such as shops and restaurants that are constantly opening in and around London every day, having a basement or cellar is a big benefit, whether it be for storage or for use as everyday space, including extending the existing business. In many cases this valuable space, which has been unusable for…
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Damp in Basement and Cellars – What to Look Out For

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Across the country, there are many homes that have basements or cellars that are often used a little like a garage – store a few items, maybe house a boiler or a tumble dryer.  They are often considered awkward spaces that are prone to damp and not useful for everyday purposes.  But if you know…
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