It is never a good feeling to discover that your home has damp issues. There’s the worry about how much it may cost to fix, and whether it could return, even if you think you may have located the source.
Tag: damp proofing house walls
Damp proofing refers to the identification of damp areas in walls and curing them. We cure rising and penetrating damp in all types of homes across the UK.
The damaging effects of the rain on our houses and what to do about it
It rains a lot here in the UK. Inclement wet weather can have a damaging effect on your home. We explain what can happen and how to weather protect your house.
Top tips to diagnose and cure damp in the house, for a healthier home life
Damp, wet walls, mould and mildew are a common issue in UK houses due to the exceptionally wet and wintry climate Great Britain “enjoys” for much of the year. Here are some top tips on how to spot damp and how to cure it for good, with some practical and helpful advice from property expert...Continue reading
How to cure humidity, damp and condensation inside your home
If your home suffers from excessive mould or condensation, on walls, windows and flat surfaces, is it time to consider sorting the problem once and for all? If your home is suffering from excessive condensation, on walls, windows and flat surfaces, it’s really not a good sign, plus it can affect your health too. Having...Continue reading
How to completely weatherproof and waterproof a house
With the amount of rain we get in the UK, some would suggest we go and live in boats, but we have another solution to protect your home from the rain, the cold and the damp, and get it all the repairs done, AND get it painted with a long life wall coating! All for...Continue reading
Outside house painting, an example on a damp and cold stone house in County Durham
People choose to have us paint their home for a variety of reasons, and more often than not, it’s because the outside of their property needs far more than just a simple lick of paint! Does your house need more than your local painter and decorator is willing to take on? Does the property have...Continue reading
Professional damp proofing solution beats DIY versions hands down!
If your home is less than 15 years old it shouldn’t have damp but many newer properties do suffer from damp and mould. Our damp proof house coating system is used by major UK house builders homes specifically to treat newer homes that have succumbed to damp damage.
Misconceptions as to what does and does not cure damp
If your home is suffering from damp, it can be tempting to find a quick fix to get rid of it, but it’s often not as straightforward as that. We thought we would write a bit about how we find and cure damp, some of the info you can do yourself, you don’t need a...Continue reading
How to spot damp in your house, and what to do about it
We show you how to identify and spot damp in your house, and also what to do about it. Damp proofing the walls of your house will protect the structure and the things inside your home, but will also save you and your family members a lot of hassle and money in the longer term!...Continue reading
Top tips for getting rid of damp and mould in the home
Does your house have black mould on the internal walls? This could be a warning sign suggesting your property is suffering from penetrating damp. This is a common problem often found in older homes, and unless dealt with quickly, can seriously affect your health. This article will give you some actionable tips to not only...Continue reading
Why damp proof paint and mould blockers do not work internally
Anti damp paint for damp walls usually comes in the form of an internal blocking or barrier paint but is it effective? Never paint again says “NO” and tells you why you could be throwing good money after bad. Now there’s a statement that is right to the point, do we know what we are...Continue reading
Do wet interior walls indicate the presence of a damp house?
Are the walls inside your house damp or wet? Damp inside walls are a really bad sign something is wrong with your house. If your home has a wet patch on an inside wall, it will normally be easy to spot and in fact depending on how bad it is, it may actually be wet,...Continue reading