When you buy or sell a house, one of the most important factors you need to consider is damp. It can have a serious impact on both your health and the value of your home. If you have damp issues, it’s important to fix them before potential buyers walk in. This will help to increase...Continue reading
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What Negative Effects Does a Damp House Have on My Family’s Health? What is the solution?
There are a number of health issues and dangers associated with living in a damp house. These include respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis, skin conditions such as eczema and eye irritation. Condensation is often the main cause of this problem, but not the only cause. This is because moist air can come into...Continue reading
How to Stop Condensation Happening in Your House
Condensation is a real problem in our British homes. This can cause a host of issues such as stained curtains, rotted window frames and mould growth on plaster. It is primarily caused by a temperature difference between the air inside and the surface on which it has come into contact. Warm air holds more moisture...Continue reading
How to Tell the Difference Between Rising and Penetrating House Damp and what steps to take to remedy the problem.
It can be difficult to know whether you have rising or penetrating damp so let our 35 years of experience guide you to resolving a common household problem. There are several factors to take into account, such as where the source of the problem is, and the moisture levels in the air around the home....Continue reading
Essential Maintenance For Unpainted Brick Built Houses. Don’t take your home for granted.
Do you live in a home with unpainted bricks on the outside walls? It is important to keep an unpainted brick built house in good condition, to keep it looking its best and to prevent damage by time and by the weather. There are a few ways to keep it in good condition, including re-pointing,...Continue reading
The Risks to Your Health Associated With a Damp House, and what action to take to cure it.
If you live in an area where there is a high amount of dampness, you should be aware of the health risks associated with the condition. This article will discuss the effects that mould can have on your skin, the water sources that can cause it to grow, and the inflammatory response of your respiratory...Continue reading
Does Penetrating Damp Cause Mould Growth? What can be done about the problem?
Whether you’ve experienced penetrating damp in your home or not, it is important to learn what signs to look for in order to identify it and stop it from growing. As you may know, mould can cause allergies and other health issues.
Lower Home Heating Bills and Save Money this winter. Some top tips.
Whether you are trying to lower your home heating bills or simply trying to save money in general, there are several ways to do so, and during massive rises in energy costs, this advice cannot come soon enough.. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to make sure to replace any worn-out gas boilers and water...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
Misconceptions as to what does and does not cure the problem of damp and mould in your house.
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
Does Your House Need Damp Proofing? Here’s how to tell, and who to contact to fix the damp.
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.
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