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Compressor or desiccant? Choose the right type of dehumidifier for your household with this handy guide.

Window condensation is a sign of a humid environment at risk of damp and mould. Prevent window condensation with a dehumidifier.

Read this article to find out how to dry clothes indoors without causing damp and mould.

A simple, long-lasting solution to protect masonry from penetrating damp is the use of a masonry sealant, like Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream. Masonry sealants protect walls against penetrating damp and thus prevent dirt and moisture ingress through rainwater. Stormdry is a cream-based masonry sealant, which protects building materials for 25 years against penetrating damp – with just one coat. The…

Fleas are traditionally active from April through November, but modern central heating has led to them becoming an all year round problem. They spread discomfort, disease and infection that can affect humans and animals. Regardless of the time of year, your home can become flea-free with careful planning and a rigorous treatment regimen!

Traumatic damp is defined as dampness caused by a building defect that lets moisture into the home.

Simply put, a dry wall is a warm wall. When walls retain more heat, houses stay warmer for longer. This reduces the reliance on central heating, which leads to lowered energy bills and reduced household carbon footprints. Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream has been rigorously tested to ensure that it performs as it should.

Now it’s time to analyse damp and mould issues from a housing standards point of view. Anyone involved in the housing industry needs to be aware of landlord obligations, tenant rights and the legal standards that enforce and protect them. So let’s run through the legislation you run the risk of breaking by allowing damp and mould in properties you…

Backed up by the latest government guidance, let’s take a look at the damaging effects that mould and damp conditions can have on us all.

Let’s go through the three essential steps to take when a tenant reports a mould problem. Check out our black mould guide if you're unsure how to confirm the presence of mould.

The reality is this: Not every landlord in England is positioned to deliver this kind of service. Building professionals of all types need to be prepared to inform and provide the services that landlords now know they urgently need. Even if you’re not directly involved with damp remediation, awareness of the causes of damp and mould are paramount. Compliance requires…

Decking boards are installed above ground or over existing patios. We give care and attention to the top-side of timber, but the underside is just as exposed to the elements. A low deck close to the ground exposes it to moisture, while joist support posts are in constant contact with the ground below. If the entire deck is laid on…