Even though damp is a risk for many properties, it can sometimes be overlooked. When damp does take hold, it can cause a lot of damage and problems through your home. Excess moisture doesn’t look great on walls or floors. Plus, it can potentially cause health concerns. Along with this, damp can cause structural issues. …
Breeze blocks are a common building material used in the construction industry. In new construction they are often used for the internal leaf of a cavity wall. The outer leaf will then be constructed of more aesthetic masonry. This will usually be facing bricks of some kind or stone. Also, blocks are considerably cheaper and …
Damp can enter a property from many different places. It can enter via defects in the walls, through leaking roofs and even rise from the ground below you. Depending on where you find damp, you may wonder who the best person is to call. For example, can a general builder fix damp, or would you …
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There are many precautions taken in a property to protect it from damp. One of the most common we hear about is the DPC (damp proof course). This is a layer of damp-proof material that forms a continuous waterproof barrier in mortar joints at the base of a property. The DPC is commonly found around …
