Building How To Guides
-
What’s an acceptable damp reading in walls?
If you’ve just moved into a house and are concerned about damp, you’re not alone. Damp is one of UK homeowners’ most common issues, particularly in older properties. You might be tempted […]
Case Studies
-
Damp and Mould Spots Appearing Across Living Room Walls – What’s Going On?
A homeowner in a UK property noticed small damp spots, roughly 5mm to 10mm across, spreading over one internal living room wall and creeping onto others. The room had been replastered the […]
-
My Bathroom Extractor Fan Lets the Cold Air In – What Can I Do?
A homeowner with a ceiling-mounted bathroom extractor fan – wired to come on with the shower pull cord – found that the vent was letting freezing cold air pour into the bathroom […]
-
Vertical Cracks on an External Brick Wall – Should You Worry?
A homeowner looking to buy a detached house – only eight years old – spotted vertical cracks on the external brickwork near a corner. The south-facing wall had two cracks, each around […]
-
Masonry Paint Blistering on Render – Strip Back or Paint Over?
A homeowner has a rendered extension that has been repainted last year. A stabilizer/sealer coat has been applied over the previous masonry paint, and the finish has subsequently bubbled, flaked, and lost […]
