There are almost half a million buildings in the UK that have heritage protection. Many of these buildings have put opening strategies in place since lockdown has eased, with social distancing in effect which may reduce the number of...
It’s not uncommon to notice little holes in wooden items inside properties at this time of year. You may also notice small piles of dust near them. This is likely to be the result of ‘woodworm’, or more accurately,...
In order to help professionals attain the 20 hours of CPD training towards their professional status, we are offering a range of virtual CPD seminars on a range of property preservation topics. These are completely free, and all you...
The construction industry has not been immune to the impact of social distancing measures, with many sites across the country reducing their output or closing altogether. But now as conversations shift to how lockdown might ease, the construction industry...
We don’t know how many listed buildings there are in the UK, but Historic England estimates that there are approximately 400,000 in England alone. Many of these are located in city centres and areas where the manufacturing industry once...
We’re well and truly in the midst of winter. As we start to really feel the drop in temperature, it’s worth bearing in mind that pests do too. This means they’ll be looking for warm spots indoors to survive...
Keeping condensation and mould at bay this winter As the temperatures drop and the nights get colder, property owners and managers may well be turning the dial up on their central heating. However, people should be aware that this...
Timber remains a crucial construction material in the UK and millions of properties rely on wooden beams to uphold their structural integrity. Wood is a building material found just about everywhere in the home, from roofs and ceilings to...
When you have decided it is time to put your property on the market, the last thing you want to do is have to keep the house tidy for weeks on end, welcoming viewers into your home. Selling your...
BS8102 – Waterproofing of Structures Below Ground -The British Standard has been with us for quite a few years now, and was in fact revised in 2009 some 10 years ago. However, with the advent of many new properties...