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29 January 2020

Pest proofing your premises to prevent infestations

Written by Paul Lawless
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Peter Cox technician conducting pest proofing to keep rodents out of buildings
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...
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19 December 2019

Keeping condensation and mould at bay this winter

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Mould forming due to condensation near window
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...
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06 December 2019

Looking after wooden beams

Written by Paul Lawless
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How to take care of structural timber
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...
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20 November 2019

How to sell your home quickly

Written by Paul Lawless
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Top tips to sell your home, including dealing with damp problems before the property goes on sale
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...
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28 October 2019

“Right the First Time” – A review of Basement Waterproofing

Written by Paul Lawless
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A review of Basement Waterproofing methods
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...
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11 September 2019

Student-proofing a property before term time 

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prepare student accommodation against damp, condensation and wood rot
The number of 18-year olds in Britain applying for undergraduate courses at university reached an all-time high this year. More students than ever obtained their place through ‘clearing’ – a service designed for pupils who did...
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06 August 2019

Crack Stitching is an effective solution for wall deterioration

Written by Paul Lawless
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crack stitching wall repair solution
Many British temperature records have tumbled so far in 2019. We had our warmest ever February day when temperatures reached 21.2C, and the hottest day on record this July when the mercury reached 38.1C. While people...
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04 July 2019

Restoring Historic Buildings is in the Nation’s Interest

Written by Paul Lawless
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Stanford Hall historic building restoration
Britain is globally renowned for its historically significant architecture. Historic England estimates that there are as many as 500,000 listed buildings in England alone and Visit Britain research has found that the UK is ranked 4th...
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03 June 2019

Overcoming woodworm and other challenges of working with wood

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woodworm solutions and timber repair
Timber frames have many advantages for buildings. In modern construction they are cost-efficient, easy to construct, and great at locking in temperature. Older, traditional timber frame buildings attract many people as refurbishment projects, because the original...
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23 April 2019

Spring into action to prevent property damage during any April showers

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April Showers protect from damp, rising damp and wood rot
UK residents should be well-accustomed to a rainy start to Spring. The so-called ‘April showers’ refer to much more than the name suggests – it’s not uncommon for our weather to change from spring sunshine to...
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