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14 May 2025

10 Ways to manage Condensation in the home

Written by Josh Dixon
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Managing moisture levels in your home is the best approach to managing condensation. This includes how you dry your washing to how you use extractor fans.  We have some top tips on the best ways you...
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08 May 2025

Is the Woodworm in my Property Active? Spotting the Signs in Your UK Home

Written by Josh Dixon
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Woodworm may be something that many homeowners worry about, as it is often associated with damage to timbers, especially in older homes. It’s essential to clarify that “woodworm” refers to the larvae of various wood-boring beetles....
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05 May 2025

Is Your Home Showing Signs of Cavity Wall Tie Failure? A Comprehensive Homeowner’s Guide

Written by Josh Dixon
Cavity wall ties are essential components in many UK homes, playing a crucial role in maintaining the stability and structural integrity of the walls. When these structural links fail, several problems can arise, compromising the safety...
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04 April 2025

FREE virtual CPD seminars in April 2025

Written by Josh Dixon
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Peter Cox will be running virtual CPD seminars again this April, 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 are...
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24 March 2025

Preserving Historic Buildings: Challenges and Solutions

Written by Josh Dixon
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The United Kingdom is globally renowned for its historically significant architecture and cultural heritage. Across England alone, there are over 370,000 entries for listed buildings on the National Heritage List. In Scotland it is over 47,000...
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16 March 2025

Damp proof membrane – What is it and how does it work?

Written by Catherine Hill
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A damp proof membrane, more commonly known as a DPM, is a material that prevents moisture from penetrating the internal walls and floors of a property. It offers protection against a variety of problems associated with...
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14 March 2025

Breathe Easy with PIV: How Positive Input Ventilation Can Work Wonders in Your Home

Written by Josh Dixon
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A Breath of Fresh Air Imagine stepping into your home and inhaling clean air free from the dampness that can cling to walls and windows. Sadly, it’s not the sensation that all homeowners get to enjoy....
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14 March 2025

Battling Damp and Mould: The Power of Specialist Paints

Written by Josh Dixon
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Are Damp Proof Paints effective? You may think that damp proof paints are a ‘wonder’ product protecting your home from all types of damp, however it is a bit more complicated than that. Before considering using...
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28 February 2025

Black Mould in the Bathroom: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Written by Josh Dixon
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Black mould in the bathroom is a common problem that can be both unsightly and have health implications, particularly for those with increased vulnerability such as the immuno-suppressed, infants, and the elderly. It thrives in damp...
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16 February 2025

How to identify, fix and prevent damp issues in your house

Written by Josh Dixon
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Damp can turn your home into an uncomfortable, unwelcoming space and even lead to severe structural and health issues if left untreated. Fortunately, most damp problems are relatively easy to identify and resolve, often without professional...
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