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Throughout history, natural waxes have been used as a protective treatment to enhance the beauty and durability of wood. Ancient civilisations recognized the value of wax as a natural substance for preserving wood. Ordinary people in Ancient Greece used wax as an everyday wood preserver, as expensive resin varnishes were inaccessible to them.

Varnish has been a popular choice for waterproofing outdoor wood furniture for thousands of years. The first mentions of varnishes described a mix of solvent and resin and were applied with a brush. Ancient cultures in Greece and Egypt used natural resins and oils to protect and beautify wood surfaces. The development of furniture varnish continued through the Middle Ages…

Read on to find out how to identify, prevent and how to get rid of bed bugs. Of all the common pest infestations in the UK, bed bugs are by far the most disruptive to everyday life. Bed bugs, also known as Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus, invade bedrooms to drink human blood. Bed bug bites may cause slight reddening…

We formulated Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream for one reason only: to keep walls warm. We protect brick walls from moisture damage because it’s an effective way to protect and enhance the insulative properties of cavity walls and solid walls. We don’t make claims – we report results.

Around 8.5 million homes are built with solid wall construction. In statistics ending December 2018, only 752,000 properties had solid wall insulation. In the United Kingdom, these types of houses tend to be older housing stock. Brick solid wall construction housing has been prevalent since the 1600s. It has fallen out of favour over the last hundred years due to…

Amid rising energy costs, cavity wall insulation is essential. Around 70% of cavity wall homes are already insulated (14.3 million properties) and homes in 2022 are usually built ready-insulated. Empty cavity walls are effective at keeping away wind-driven rain. However, empty cavity walls are sources of heat loss and in most cases should be insulated.

Silverfish are on the rise in the UK. Read this guide to find out where they come from, what attracts them and most importantly, how to get rid of silverfish. Once a hallmark of dodgy university flats, silverfish are becoming more common for UK homeowners and renters. These prehistoric bugs thrive in humidities of between 55-70%. They feast on starch…

Common Adult UK House Moths traditionally emerge from their cocoons in late spring and early summer. However, improvements in home insulation and heating have caused them to flourish. This means they could emerge at any time in a well-heated home. You may see an uplift in the population from late March to May. As we store coats away until Autumn…

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