While in the Property Preservation industry, damp proofing and structural waterproofing mean two very different things, for commercial clients, homeowners, landlords and social housing providers, there is a common misconception that damp proofing and structural waterproofing are entirely interchangeable...
In the UK, we often treat ventilation as an afterthought, something we only consider when the windows start to steam up while cooking or when a faint musty smell begins to emanate from a spare bedroom. However, in Germany,...
What is Subfloor Ventilation? For many homeowners, property maintenance is focused on cosmetic improvements: fresh paint, cutting the grass, or a well-kept garden. However, many properties in the United Kingdom are built with a suspended timber floor, meaning that...
Weather, in all its unpredictable glory, has an uncanny ability to seep into our lives, and sometimes, quite literally, into our homes. Damp can creep through a property like a burglar at night, leaving damage in its wake. From...
“I’ve spotted black mould in my bathroom! What do I do?” This is a common concern among homeowners and a frequently asked question from our customers. Whilst many homeowners may be alarmed at the first signs of black mould...
A recent report by the UCL Institute of Health Equity and Friends of the Earth has revealed that 1 in 3 UK households (9.6 million) are poorly insulated and may be suffering from cold and damp. The report also...