How Cavity Membranes Work If you live in a property that has a basement or cellar and you have experienced damp issues in this space, then it can be quite a frustrating prospect to have so much extra room underneath your property that you are unable to use. Along with this, damp in the basement can also lead to further problems that affect the rest of your home including a Continue Reading
How to Waterproof a Cellar Many homes in the UK have a cellar or basement space underneath the ground floor of the property. This might be small, such as a coal vault that was designed mainly for storing coal and food in the Victorian times, or your cellar might span the entire width and length of your home. Either way, they can make ideal additional storage spaces for your belongings, Continue Reading
Different Ways to Tank a Basement Cellars and basements can be susceptible to damp, as moisture and water can easily travel into your walls through the ground. If you have a cellar or basement that you want to convert and refurbish to use as a storage or living space, then basement tanking and waterproofing are definitely something to look into. Why is Tanking and Waterproofing Needed? If you are considering Continue Reading
Condensation Control in Homes and Buildings Condensation is, to some degree, found in all properties and buildings inhabited by people. This is completely normal: we all breathe out water vapour, create it when cooking, bathing and doing the laundry. This moisture, when combined with the temperature of the air and the surface temperature of the windows, will result in condensation. But how effectively it is processed is key to the Continue Reading
Rot Problems? Dry rot, wet rot, penetrating damp, rising damp, condensation are all water-damage problems faced by home owners and problems that need to be fixed sooner rather than later. But each is a different issue with a variety of effects and treatment methods. One quick call to London Damp Specialists is all it takes to diagnose your damp or rot problem. Here’s a quick guide to spot your rot, so you know when it’s time to Continue Reading