Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings
Whilst this document is good in that it offers some form of a sensible approach into the advice of damp buildings, it is something that has lost all traction. Expensive damp surveys I often see […]
ACO drains install cause rising damp
Aco drains are a brilliant way to remove surface water…… rarely are they always installed perfectly just like French drains. Look at this basic but common issue as to why this property is suffering from […]
Number 1 cause of rising damp is?
I find the number 1 cause of rising damp is drain defects. Other damp specialists might say it’s something else, but from my experience carrying out thorough damp investigations that include drains that’s what I […]
Bridged damp proof course
Sometimes a bridged damp proof course could be bridged because of high external ground levels, or perhaps the internal plaster, and it could even be because of a solid floor. A bridged damp proof course […]
What is CIPP drain lining
CIPP drain lining, also known as cured-in-place pipe lining, is a trenchless method used to rehabilitate and repair damaged or deteriorating sewer or drainage pipes without the need for extensive excavation works. This innovative technique […]
Why is my house damp….. I will show you now
If you’ve come to this page to find out perhaps some tips as to why your property is suffering from damp issues, this video will explain some of the common issues I come across. Damp […]
How NOT to install ACO DRAINS!
aco drain installation can cause rising damp
The most common cause of a bridged dpc – damp proof course
From over 20 years experience in surveying damp issues, and most importantly repairing damp buildings the most common cause of a bridged damp proof course is where the plaster has bridged the damp proof course […]
Do you number what the number 1 cause of rising damp is?
The number 1 cause of rising damp is?
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