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9 must-know things about damp in your home Moisture problems can seriously damage your home and your health. Below are 9 things you really ought to know about damp, moisture and water damage. Also, a few tips and condensation damp solutions that could help along the way. Hopefully, none of them will be a surprise and none

Imagine if you could see heat as light, with hotter temperatures showing red and cold temperatures an icy blue. Well, thermal imaging does exactly that. Hot objects give off infra red energy, which we experience as heat, but which can be treated as light by special cameras. This makes it possible for the camera to

Easiest to install during building, smart home systems may raise the price of a new build but can save money in the long run. From heating which knows when you’re home to security systems which can text you if there’s a problem, futuristic technology is here today, making our lives safer and easier. Once the

When preparing for disaster, it is essential to focus on the most likely scenarios first to ensure that you’re ready for everyday problems (such as a burst pipe) as well as having a plan for less likely outcomes (the once-in-500-year flood). However, across most of the UK, flooding is the most likely natural disaster to

Hidden dangers of flood damage After flooding much of the damage is obvious: furniture may have moved, fabrics and plaster are wet, wallpaper and paint is peeling and there may likely be mud and debris around with a tide-mark indicating the high-water point. Unfortunately, as the cosmetic damage tends to be both obvious and upsetting,

If there’s one thing that’s worse for delicate IT equipment than fire, it’s water. Unfortunately, emergency response crews are rarely able to do anything to mitigate the damage caused by their equipment as they are too busy tackling the inferno and ensuring that everyone is safe. This means that when you start assessing the situation

Smart home devices are predicted to represent a £347 billion market by 2019. But connected homes aren’t all about smart phone-controlled TVs – they are already providing housing providers with new ways to maintain their properties and avoid tenant disputes.

Guide to factory flood recovery Although family homes tend to be front and centre on the news, factory and industrial flooding often causes much more serious issues for both emergency services and communities. Having worked within many sectors struggling to recover from flooding, at Cornerstone we now work on both flood preparedness and factory flood

A known health hazard, mould is a major bugbear for many landlords and housing associations. Managing and preventing mould is critical to ensure the ongoing health and safety of your tenants. Below you’ll find tips and strategies for reducing the chance of mould; spotting it early; and dealing with it effectively. Preventing mould: structural issues

Moulds can produce irritants; allergens; or toxins which can be hazardous to your health. Irritants are what they sound like – substances which irritate your eyes, skin, nose, or other parts of the body.

As flood damage repair and cleaning experts, at Cornerstone we regularly get called in to help businesses recover after flood or water damage. Flooding is now the “most common and widespread natural disaster in the UK”, according to the Environment Agency, with at least one major flood event each year affecting hundreds of homes and

How do you get back up and running after a fire? Understanding the process required to get your factory ready to run again after a fire is an essential part of any emergency preparation plan and of course, it’s essential if you’re dealing with an existing fire event. At Cornerstone, we work with insurance firms