By Richard Walker, National Technical and Development Manager at Peter Cox. Last year, the UK and the rest of Europe received a visit from the so-called ‘Beast from the East,’ a slew of chilly winds and freezing temperatures that...
Almost exactly a year since the ‘Beast From The East’ gave us a rather unwelcome glimpse into life in the inhospitable Arctic Tundra, the Met office is telling us to expect another blast of Arctic air to descend on...
Unfortunately this time of year brings with it a variety of seasonal property nightmares that we should be wary of otherwise they could seriously dampen our Christmas spirit just as much as finding a lump of coal in our...
Basement conversions are the ideal solution to extend your living space and add value to your property so that you can cash in when the time comes to sell your home. Whether you feel your family needs the extra...
Oh dear. Time to tackle Rising Damp, a truly depressing property problem. Picture the scene: you are merrily making your way downstairs in the morning when suddenly you see it… the signature ‘tidemark’ of damp staining along the ground...
Is your house haunted by Damp? With reports suggesting we should expect some wicked weather tonight, some of us could arrive home after an evening of trick-or-treating fun to find some unwanted dreadful damp stains in our...
Fancy a free ticket for London’s largest construction and design show? Featuring live music, comedy, celebrity guests and everybody’s favourite property preservation company Peter Cox; London Build 2018 promises to be a showcase for construction projects and business...
The British Standard for wall ties – BS1243 was introduced in 1945 and was a ‘prescriptive’ standard – ie all ties had to conform to the approved design of the time, and the ‘butterfly’, ‘double triangle’ and ‘fish-tail’ were...
As the winter nights draw in and the temperature outside drops you may start to notice condensation on your windows and across cold surfaces in your home. Moisture is caused by everyday living, from cooking to having a shower,...
Peter Cox is the leading specialist preservation company in the UK, established for over 66 years, with services ranging from damp proofing, woodworm and fungal decay treatments, to wall tie replacement, masonry stabilisation works and bird control. The company...