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With such importance, it is necessary any installed measures are adequate and cover the anticipated areas. Loft insulations should always extend TO the eaves but, NOT IN them because the roof space needs to be well ventilated to stop condensation damaging the structural timbers. Even though a loft is insulated, warm air will still permeate

Quite simply, these devices provide important background ventilation as they can be left open to deal with ventilating an area in a trickle-like manner. Trickle vents have been incorporated in many window designs and can be opened to provide fresh air to a reveal area. So, why do so many reveals display mould?

When you walk into a room and experience that musty odour? You are actually taking in organic compounds that suggests mould is active somewhere. The issue remains with locating the root cause. Moulds are simple microscopic organisms present virtually anywhere both indoors and outdoors and, to grow and reproduce they need a food source. Such

Damp, condensation, and mould are common problems in the UK with 1 in 5 dwellings suffering one or a combination of such issues. Airborne atmospheric moisture particles need somewhere to go and, if they cannot leave the property, will settle where they find suitable conditions, often resulting in the development of condensation leading to outbreaks

People in Yorkshire have been forced out of their homes as flash flooding sweeps the streets with residents left shaken after the deluges of water flood roads and their homes. The met office has issued a yellow warning meaning The National Severe Weather Warning Service has deemed the situation as severely bad and could directly

Is condensation bad for you? Condensation can appear in all properties, but its impact can be more harmful to certain individuals and scenarios. In this guide, we outline what condensation is, whether it is bad for your health, who is most at risk from condensation and how you can reduce the harmful risks condensation presents.

Fact or myth – rising damp Rising damp is a phenomenon experienced by some, disputed by many and understood by few. A lot of people simply don’t understand it and why it is unique from other damp problems. Here we will explore rising damp.

Condensation and damp can damage your health and your property so it’s essential that you tackle the problem as soon as you spot the first signs.

Humidity levels can have a significant impact on your health as well as the structures and systems in your home. As an example, high humidity can lead to mildew and black mould, while low humidity can exacerbate conditions such as asthma.

Whether caused by heavy rains, a sea surge, a burst pipe or even the fire service putting out a fire, flooding and related water damage can be extremely unpleasant and upsetting to deal with. Fortunately, restoration experts can make it easier. Here are a few of our tips on what to do immediately after a

How does non-destructive leak detection work? What do you do about leaks you can’t see? Well, the old fashioned solution is to take up floorboards and take out chunks of wall until you pinpoint the source. Thankfully, modern technologies have given leak detection specialists, like Cornerstone, many non-destructive ways of finding the source of a

Accidental fire caused by tenants It’s the call every landlord dreads: there’s been a fire at a property you own. Thankfully, your tenants are OK but you still expect a few sleepless nights wondering: what do I do next? In this guide, we outline the steps a landlord should take when there has been an