Can you paint over damp walls to solve a damp problem? In short; no. Painting damp walls will never solve your damp problems. Even if you use moisture resistant or anti damp paint, the damp will eventually return if...
If it’s not raining then damp problems can’t occur, right? Wrong. We often hear at this time of the year that you can’t have problems with damp when it’s not raining. While damp problems tend to be more common...
Woodworm are not actually worms but wood boring beetles that can cause structural damage in your home if left untreated. Woodworm is a common problem in homes in the UK and tends to be most problematic between April and...
A group of mosquitoes’ is known as a ‘scourge’, which is an appropriate name for them. As some species transmit the life-threatening disease malaria (through infected bites) particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although malaria is also present in over 90...
It can be difficult to find a reputable damp specialist. If you’re not familiar with the damp industry, you may not be aware of what factors you should consider when choosing a damp surveyor. It is important you take...
What causes a damp smell? It is not uncommon for damp smells to occur in a home every now and again. A damp smell is generally caused by mould, mildew or warm and damp air accumulating in a stuffy...