Month: August 2020
Cavity wall insulation causes floor to collapse
In this video you can clearly see that cavity wall insulation has restricted/blocked the sub floor ventilation and caused the floor to collapse because of extensive timber decay. If you have cavity wall insulation in […]
CCTV drain survey finds cause of rising damp
This video shows some basics in regards to damp issues. You can clearly see a cause of rising damp within this Wiltshire property. If you need a survey to find the root cause of rising […]
woodworm causes floor to collapse
Long term woodworm infestation causes floor to collapse. It would appear this is caused by the lack of sub floor ventilation, or at least where it has been restricted by cavity wall insulation. If you […]
What does an active Deathwatch beetle sound like?
What does an active Deathwatch beetle sound like? This is a common question I get asked about. Here is the sound a Deathwatch beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum) makes when trying to attract a mate. Prefers European […]
Tips for installing water butts and avoiding damp issues
Water butts are brilliant for saving some water for the garden. I’ve lost count the amount of times i’ve actually seen issues like this where they haven’t been installed correctly and issues like this occur. […]
CCTV DRAIN SURVEY FINDS RISING DAMP CAUSE
This property in Trowbridge Wiltshire has been suffering from damp issues for a while now. The owner contacted Complete Preservation to get the damp diagnosed initially, and provide a report with the repairs needed. There […]
