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 […]
How to remove plastic paint from a building
It is well documented that modern paints can trap moisture within a wall, and cause subsequent damp issues. We carry out test panels before works commence to give better guidance on prices for the paint […]
Free damp survey…..is it really free
A classic example of a landlord getting ripped off by one of the local damp proofing cowboys that offers free damp surveys in Wiltshire. You need to make sure that you ask for a survey […]
Data logging of the internal environment for damp issues
I’ve lost count of the amount of surveys where the damp diagnosis has been wrong. Condensation is a major cause of damp issues, that have often had thousands of pounds thrown at the property in […]
