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Can damp cause structural damage to my house?

Yes, dampness can cause structural damage to a house if left unaddressed over a prolonged period of time. Dampness refers to the presence of excess moisture or water in building materials, such as walls, floors, and foundations. It can occur due to various reasons, such as leaks in plumbing, rainwater infiltration, condensation, or rising damp...Continue reading

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What is the Difference Between Plastering and Rendering?

As contractors we sometimes get asked to “plaster an external wall” but far from us wanting to correct and admonish our customers for using the wrong terminology, we thought we would highlight the basics and the differences between plastering and rendering. Plastering and rendering are two construction techniques commonly employed to achieve a flat and...Continue reading

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Why Re-rendering your house is a really bad idea

You may find the title of this blog post a little strange, bearing in mind that we are a company who offer rendering services, telling you that exterior wall rendering is not a good idea? Bear with me on this, and let me explain, it will only take 5 minutes or so…. When it comes...Continue reading

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Exterior House brick wall re-pointing the easy way

Many houses around the UK are constructed from brick and they have been used for building houses, bridges, churches, schools, and more or less most other buildings, since the Roman times. Bricks come in different shapes and sizes, different densities, and each type is manufactured for different and specific uses.

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