This method focuses on controlling moisture movement within porous building materials above ground level. Frequently it is used to combat rising and penetrating damp caused by factors such as ...

Whilst it has been used for many years, lime render is becoming more popular as a way of providing protection against water penetration and damp problems in buildings. Many homes can suffer from ...

Mould or mildew around windows and doors, a musty smell, and discoloured patches on wallpaper and walls are just some of the tell-tale signs of damp in your home. Here we look at how to identify the ...

When you hear the terms “damp-proofing” and “waterproofing” regarding your home’s basement and foundation, is there a difference? What do these terms mean? There are differences – and the differences ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. In this article How ...

As historic and listed buildings do not benefit from modern methods of damp or waterproofing, they are often subject to rising and penetrating dampness and the residual dampness of general disrepair, ...

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When you plan your damp treatment business it's important to make an estimate of how much demand there will be. It's also important to find out as much as possible about the competition. Doing some ...

Every building engineer worth their salt knows the essence of damp proofing in maintaining a building’s structural integrity. The primary reason builders recommended damp proofing is to shield the ...