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The best way to keep timber in good condition is to keep it in a dry and warm environment. Prior to further treatment, ensure that any timber structure, furniture or ornamental piece is in as dry and warm an environment as possible.

Have you noticed an increase in damp and mould after CWI installation? It’s important to know that you haven’t made a mistake in getting your home retrofitted with insulation. You may have been let down by professionals who undertook the work before the PAS 2030 regulations came into force, requiring the appointment of a retrofit coordinator to oversee installation. Perhaps…

Traditional wood treatments cannot consistently tick all three boxes. Continued research and development at the Safeguard Laboratory in the field of wood protection yielded impressive results: a long-lasting silicon-based formula in water and silicone cream-based emulsions. To protect our shed, we’re going to show you the most optimum ways to apply both Roxil Wood Protection Cream and Roxil Wood Protection…

In near-constant contact with dirty clothes, your washing machine is a hotbed for bacteria. Fungal growths like black mould thrive in moist areas. Make sure to regularly wash your washing machine to ensure it isn’t harbouring harmful black mould. You may have noticed a damp, earthy smell coming from somewhere in your washing machine. Perhaps you’ve seen mould growth in…

Heating homes contributes to around 15% of the UK’s total carbon emissions. An Institute for Government report also found the UK’s homes are some of the least efficient in Europe. Reducing this environmental impact should be a priority for all. But energy efficiency improvements don’t always have to mean costly and invasive cavity or internal wall insulation. Short on time…

Dry walls are warm walls. When rain hits brickwork, it soaks in and damages the wall over time. Insulation is the primary driver of your home’s thermal performance. A well-insulated home keeps heat in, but it won’t protect brickwork from water damage. A wet wall means a cold house. It’s as simple as that.

Moisture buffering materials are important parts of the anti-condensation toolbox. Curtains, books and soft furnishings aid moisture absorption, but be careful. These items can become damaged in damp environments. Lowering your home’s moisture buffering capacity can cause condensation and mould problems. This often happens accidentally when home occupiers move and remove furniture and furnishings.

There has been lots of chatter around the modern landlord’s approach to damp and mould remediation. Current professional guidance places the entirety of the blame for black mould problems squarely on housing providers. New build homes and homes retrofitted with insulation are much more heat efficient. With that heat retention comes the danger of excess condensation and black mould growth…

The 150 mm rule is the best practice (according to Building Regulations Approved Document C) to prevent wind-driven rain splashing over the damp-proof course. Learn more about Rising Damp

They can detach to cause mild allergic reactions in humans.  Woolly Bears are responsible for carpet and soft furnishing damage. They feed on chitin and keratin of organic fibres. This means that as well as carpets and soft furnishings, they may also feed on things like insect husks and bird feathers.

Before you start, here are the things you’ll need: Stiff brushA biocidal cleaner like Roxil 100 Wood & Patio CleanerA Denibbing Pad or Fine Sandpaper (from 100-220 grit)

If too much moisture seeps into wooden joints, they can warp out of place to cause serious structural defects. Warped panels can expose the shed’s interior. Shield empty pots from mould and algae growth by providing a dry and stable shelter for them. Don’t let your potting shed turn into that rickety old neglected thing at the bottom of grandad’s…