Fungal Decay in Buildings Wood is a very resilient material which is able to remain intact for hundreds, if not thousands of years, but introduces moisture and things can change quite rapidly. Both wood boring insects...
Skirting boards are more than just a decorative finish; they serve a practical architectural purpose in homes and properties. They are designed to hide the joint where the floor meets the wall, as they cover the...
Have you ever noticed dark, shadowy lines appearing on your ceilings or walls? These marks often follow perfectly straight lines or may occur as ‘blobs’, sometimes mimicking the pattern of the timber joists or wall studs...
External rendering is designed to protect homes from rain and moisture, but when it fails, water can penetrate walls unnoticed, causing damp, mould growth, timber decay and, in some cases, structural damage. Key stats: Damp affects...
New legislation often begins with tragedy. The story of what happened to Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who died in 2020 after long-term exposure to mould in his Rochdale home, led to the creation of Awaab’s...
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...
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...
Autumn and Winter can be quite an expensive time of year, not only is Christmas on the horizon but with the temperatures dramatically cooling down outside, our energy bills tend to go up too. Peter Cox...
New Government guidance has been published to ensure that families up and down the country who rent their property have the right to a warm, secure and decent home and to be treated with dignity and...
Social housing plays a crucial role in providing affordable, secure and safe homes for individuals and families across the UK. The quality and sustainability of this sector of housing has been under close scrutiny in recent...