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...
Richard Walker, national technical and development manager at Peter Cox, explores the most common dangers facing building timbers in the UK, and reviews the options for prevention and repair. Building timbers in the UK can be blighted by both...
Peter Cox and Enviro-Dogs have formed a partnership to detect dry rot in buildings. Specialist sniffers will be employed to detect significant structural issues for property owners. The dogs, including Border Collies and Springer Spaniels, have been specially trained...
Thanks to video sharing sites such as YouTube, we can now watch how to do all sorts of things we never used to be able to. From improving our make up skills and cooking the perfect steak to changing the...
Damp is a problem that many homeowners face and while it may be tempting to ignore the issue, unfortunately it will only lead to more serious problems in the future. There are three causes of dampness – penetrating damp,...
Getting Involved We are a very creative family at Rentokil Initial (RI) and we love our colleagues to come up with any ideas (the wacky, the fun and the sensible) for how to raise funds for our chosen charity...
Being a landlord has many advantages. It’s a great way to earn an income, a lot of maintenance work is tax deductible and the money you’re getting from your tenants can offer long-term security. This doesn’t mean that being...
If you look out the window during winter, chances are that you will be familiar with the sight of condensation. While this is very common and is difficult to avoid when it’s freezing cold outside, condensation isn’t something that should...