Few things are as disheartening as pulling a favourite woollen jumper, a valuable heirloom rug, or out-of-season clothing out of storage only to find it riddled with mysterious, irregular holes. Discovering fabric damage on furniture or...
Discovering damp patches, flaking plaster, or a lingering musty smell in your property is a stressful experience. Whether you are a homeowner trying to protect your property’s value, a landlord managing maintenance, or a buyer facing...
Wooden windows bring undeniable character, warmth, and period charm to any property. However, because they bear the brunt of the unpredictable British weather, wooden window frames and sills are particularly vulnerable to timber decay. Discovering soft,...
Seeing the words “dry rot” flagged on a homebuyer’s report or during a subsequent damp and timber survey often triggers panic, leaving buyers questioning whether they should walk away from the purchase entirely. However, discovering dry...
Finding small holes in floorboards, furniture, or structural timber is often the first sign of a woodworm infestation inside the home. Although there are several woodboring beetles found in properties in the UK, the commonest is...
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is at its most destructive when it goes undetected, before it takes hold and spreads, meaning treatment is delayed. One of the top hiding spots is under floorboards. In the dark and...
Timber decay is the slow breakdown of wood caused by fungi or wood-boring insects thriving in damp conditions. It affects properties of all ages: from Victorian terraces to modern commercial buildings undergoing refurbishment. Timber decay almost...
If the internal surface of your walls are wet after rain, this is usually caused by penetrating damp. This means water is able to bypass your property’s exterior defences, which are designed to stop moisture ingress....
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is a serious type of fungal decay that can compromise the structural integrity of buildings by attacking timber. But is dry rot actually dangerous? The answer is more complicated than a simple...
Peter Cox will be running virtual CPD seminars again, 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 totally free....