• Home
  • Damp Proofing
  • Rising damp
  • Condensation
  • Dry rot
  • Wet rot
  • Woodworm
  • Local Branch
  • Contact Us
Peter Cox Blog | Property Advice
  • Home
  • Damp Proofing
  • Rising damp
  • Condensation
  • Dry rot
  • Wet rot
  • Woodworm
  • Local Branch
  • Contact Us

Tag: ventilation

20 February 2026

Interstitial Condensation Explained: The Hidden Threat to Your Property

Written by Josh Dixon
Property ceiling with numerous mould stains, water damage and recessed lights. Sign of condensation forming inside a property
While many occupants are familiar with the sight of steamed-up bathroom mirrors or black mould forming on grouting, there are other ways condensation can form in properties.  Condensation occurs when warm, humid air condenses into liquid...
Read More about Interstitial Condensation Explained: The Hidden Threat to Your Property
Condensation condensation, damp, damp proofing homes, ventilation Comments are off
26 January 2026

Blocked Airbricks: The Hidden Cause of Damp and Timber Decay

Written by Nicholas Donnithornne
A rusty metal vent is set into the base of a red brick wall, surrounded by gravel, small rocks, soil, and dry twigs.
Have you ever walked past a brick house and noticed bricks with tiny holes near ground level or halfway up the wall, and wondered why they are there and what purpose they serve? These are airbricks,...
Read More about Blocked Airbricks: The Hidden Cause of Damp and Timber Decay
Black Mould, Condensation, Damp Proofing airbricks, black mould, condensation, damp proofing homes, dryrot, timberdecay, ventilation Comments are off
23 January 2026

Do Dehumidifiers Get Rid of Damp? The Quick Fix vs. The Permanent Solution

Written by Josh Dixon
Black mold spots spreading on a white wall beside a window, with a stained curtain hanging over a wooden floor.
When damp patches or mould spores begin to appear on your walls, the first instinct for many homeowners is to research dehumidifiers and order one online. These devices have surged in popularity as a response to...
Read More about Do Dehumidifiers Get Rid of Damp? The Quick Fix vs. The Permanent Solution
Black Mould, Condensation, Damp Proofing black mould, damp, damp in house, Dehumidifiers, ventilation Comments are off
24 October 2023

Wanting lower energy bills this Autumn and Winter?

Written by admin
Electric power meter with British currency
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...
Read More about Wanting lower energy bills this Autumn and Winter?
Condensation, Structural Repairs autumn, black mould, condensation, damp proofing homes, energy, mould, ventilation, winter Comments are off
23 June 2023

Why is Toxic Mould harmful to your health?

Written by admin
Black mould on wall
Stachybotrys chartarum, is a mould known to be toxic. It can grow inside people’s homes and can be very dangerous to humans due to the toxins it produces. Where does Toxic Mould grow? This kind of mould growth...
Read More about Why is Toxic Mould harmful to your health?
Black Mould, Condensation black mould, mould, social housing, toxic mould, ventilation Comments are off
23 June 2022

How to Improve Your EPC Rating

Written by Paul Lawless
insulation in loft
Soaring gas and electricity bills have intensified the cost of living crisis, with inflation hitting its highest level in more than 40 years. In the current economic climate, where energy prices are as high as they...
Read More about How to Improve Your EPC Rating
Condensation, Structural Repairs black mould, condensation, energy, insulation, mould, ventilation Comments are off
02 April 2021

Rectifying problems caused by condensation

Written by Paul Lawless
How to get rid of black mould
With winter firmly behind us, the arrival of lighter evenings and the clocks having gone forward, many people may be thinking about giving their property a spring clean. Cold and wet weather often cause issues in...
Read More about Rectifying problems caused by condensation
Condensation condensation, damp wall condensation treatment, mould, ventilation Comments are off

Need some advice?

Talk to one of our experts:

0808 250 8820

BLOG CATEGORIES

  • Black Mould
  • Condensation
  • Damp Proofing
  • damp skirting
  • Dry Rot & Wet Rot
  • News
  • Structural Repairs
  • Waterproofing
  • Woodworm