Powderpost beetles (Lyctidae or Bostrychidae) are timber yard pests that can infest wide poredhardwoods particularly, oak, ash, and elm before they are converted into furniture, plywood,flooring, or construction timbers. They can only infest the sapwood of...
To help understand why you may be getting mould appearing in your bedroom it is worth explaining first what causes mould to grow. Mould spores are in the air around us (both inside and out), and...
From making rooms feel cold and unwelcoming, to more serious health, structural, and weatherproofing issues, damp is a problem that any property owner could probably do without. Fortunately, damp issues are often something that can be...
Peter Cox will be running virtual CPD seminars again in April 2024, covering a range of property preservation topics. Joining our virtual CPD’s will allow you to gain your CPD points. Best of all, these seminars...
Sub-zero temperatures during the winter months present several challenges when it comes to maintaining your property. Still, one of the most common is the emergence of mould, which is often caused by increased humidity due to...
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...
Autumn and Winter can be quite an expensive time of year, not only is Christmas on the horizon but with the temperatures dramatically cooling down outside, our energy bills tend to go up too. Peter Cox...
The ability to quickly identify and address issues such as damp and cold bridging is paramount to maintaining the integrity and value of buildings. Surface level inspection processes often overlook moisture in areas that are difficult...
New Government guidance has been published to ensure that families up and down the country who rent their property have the right to a warm, secure and decent home and to be treated with dignity and...
Social housing plays a crucial role in providing affordable, secure and safe homes for individuals and families across the UK. The quality and sustainability of this sector of housing has been under close scrutiny in recent...