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The Ultimate Guide to Damp-Proof Courses

The Ultimate Guide to Damp-Proof Courses

Moisture damage to your home can be catastrophic. Whether you’ve heard horror stories or experienced it yourself, you know how quickly damp can turn a dream home into a mouldy nightmare.  Luckily, protecting your home from moisture isn’t as difficult as it might seem....
How to Stop Damp on Concrete Floors

How to Stop Damp on Concrete Floors

Often, when we discuss damp issues, we’re referring to damp on exterior and interior walls of a building. However, these are not the only places in your home that can experience damp damage. Damp concrete floors are a serious issue, with similarly problematic...
How Much Does Damp Devalue a House?

How Much Does Damp Devalue a House?

One of the worst problems to encounter as a homeowner looking to sell is damp. Homeowners with damp problems often find themselves facing potential buyers exaggerating the issue in order to justify a lower offer. At the same time, they’re deciding between making...
Top Four Rising Damp Treatments

Top Four Rising Damp Treatments

Dealing with rising damp is an ongoing challenge for property owners. It occurs when groundwater enters a building’s walls and travels up through the brick or stone by way of capillary action. The first signs of rising damp are usually cosmetic – think...
10 Signs of Rising Damp

10 Signs of Rising Damp

Rising damp occurs when water from the ground rises and spreads through the walls of a building by way of capillary action. It enters through small gaps and holes in porous building materials such as brick and stone. This form of damp is commonly found in older...