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23 January 2026

Cold Bridging Explained: The Hidden Cause of Persistent Mould and Heat Loss

Written by Josh Dixon
Damp patches and mould staining on a kitchen ceiling caused by condensation and poor ventilation.
Many homeowners and occupants struggle with patches of black mould that stubbornly reappear every winter, even after intensive cleaning with bleach or other cleaning products.  Often, the culprit is not just moisture from daily activities, but...
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19 November 2025

Awaab’s Law: What it Means for Social Housing Providers

Written by Nicholas Donnithornne
A room corner with heavy black mold growth on the white walls near an electrical outlet, with a black cable lying on the dark carpeted floor.
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...
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21 August 2025

Damp Proof Injection: How a Chemical DPC Protects Your Home from Rising Damp

Written by Josh Dixon
Exposed brick wall in a hallway during damp proofing work, with plaster removed up to about one metre from the floor to treat rising damp.
Rising damp is one of the most misunderstood property issues in the UK. It is often misdiagnosed by inexperienced contractors, however with the correct tools and experience a surveyor will be able to correctly identify whether...
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08 November 2023

Rising Damp – Why is this happening to me!?

Written by Jake Ryan
Damp tide marks on walls indicating a rising damp problem
Oh dear. Time to tackle Rising Damp, a truly depressing property problem. Picture the scene: you are merrily making your way downstairs in the morning when suddenly you see it… the signature ‘tidemark’ of damp staining...
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23 November 2021

How to help prevent seasonal damp problems in your property

Written by Paul Lawless
woman sees mould in house
As temperatures drop across the UK over the next few weeks, many residents will be turning up the thermostat and putting the heating on. Following what has been a  wet and warm autumn, the nation may...
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30 October 2020

Rectifying damp issues in the home

Written by Catherine Hill
how to fix damp problems in the home
Many Brits turned to their hand to home improvements during the full UK lockdown earlier in the year. American Express revealed that more than £3.7 billion was spent in the UK on gardening during that period,...
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