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Previous retrofit programmes under PAS 2030:2017 and the Green Deal utilised grants and funding to incentivise specific individual energy-saving measures being carried out, such as the installation of energy-efficient boilers or various types of insulation. These programmes often granted funding as long as the job met certain, often quite narrow, criteria. They did not always make it imperative for contractors…

Findings by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government highlighted the problem in 2016/2017 with approximately 320,000 dwellings not being up to the correct energy-efficiency standards and a significantly larger number of properties that will not meet future standards. They also discovered that a rented property is 40% more likely to fail to meet these standards compared to the…

Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air. When it comes into contact with a cold surface, like an external wall, the moisture condenses out of the air. This often creates conditions that are ideal for mould to grow.

Diagnosing the causes of dampness in buildings is a complex area, and some landlords are concerned that they may be blamed for dampness issues that have, in fact, been caused by the tenant. At the time of writing there have been no prosecutions for landlords failing to provide “freedom from damp” under the new Act, so it is not possible…

These little black spots can be nearly impossible to properly remove once they have appeared because they actually take root in the pores of the patio flags.

If a damp-proofing cream with an insufficient amount of silicone active ingredient is used or an insufficient amount of cream has been injected, this waterproof barrier will not properly form and the damp will not be halted.

In this article, learn about the threats of biological growth and woodworm and find out how to treat them.

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…

Here's how to waterproof a garden shed the right way to protect it from weathering and related damage.

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.