Damp in Houses

Water is one of the main causes of structural damages to buildings. Moisture ingress caused by climatic influences, groundwater or condensation can lead to cracks and frost damage, as well as algae, fungus and moss growth. Over the years, salt and lime efflorescence can occur and severely disfigure masonry. In addition penetrating rain can introduce dirt into masonry and result…

Most people worry about their pets when you mention fleas.  But a flea infestation is notoriously difficult to shift and can harm everyone in the home.  Find out how to get rid of fleas with this handy reference guide.

Penetrating damp, rising damp and damp caused by condensation are well recognised and documented within the building industry. The government guidance on damp and mould brought another form of dampness to light - one that is well-known but not often thought about in its own category. This new term for dampness caused by a leak or environmental flooding is 'traumatic…

As energy costs rise amid climate change concerns, lowering household energy consumption is a priority for many. Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream reduces the thermal conductivity of bricks by protecting them from moisture.

The latest government damp and mould guidance is underpinned by existing legislation in UK law to encourage and enforce the continued safety and well-being of tenants in rented accommodation.

The effects of damp and mould on the body and mind are just as important as the damage it can do to buildings. Damp and mould in homes can pose serious threats to physical and mental health. Even without visible mould, a damp environment can lead to health issues and complicate existing ones. Mould is harmful in itself – inhaled…

Ensuring the health and well-being of your tenants is the priority of any conscientious landlord. One critical aspect of maintaining a safe and habitable living environment is addressing the presence of mould promptly and effectively.

The UK government released refreshed damp and mould guidance for landlords in September 2023. Housing providers are now directly responsible for damp and mould control in rented housing. This government guidance clearly communicates a “zero tolerance” attitude to mould in all sectors of the rented housing market. This aligns with current building industry attitudes.

With Tibby Singh and YDC Basements, Safeguard waterproofed a basement at an end of terrace home in Leeds using Drybase Tanking System.

Built in Summer 1940, the Type 26 pillbox is a 6 ft by 6 ft cube just big enough to house 4 soldiers and their guns. The 1 m thick concrete walls were built to withstand a direct hit from a naval warship. 98 tons of concrete went into creating the pillbox. In the 1980s, the whole exterior was covered…

When Emerald Damp Specialists stepped inside a severely damp bungalow in Swindon, they knew they had to help. Along with 70 other companies and over 150 volunteers who donated their time and expertise, Emerald Damp Specialists resolved the extreme damp and mould problems at the property free-of-charge. For this project, ensuring that a valued member of the community had a…

Ashford Beekeeping Club needed an easy-to-apply wood protection. Due to its location, the protection against woodworm, rot and moisture.

As part of the UK Government’s aspirations to become carbon neutral by 2050, measures are being put in place to tackle carbon emissions from properties. London’s homes and workplaces account for 78% of the capital’s carbon emissions, which points to the ever-growing need to address energy wastage from inefficient buildings. One of the ways property developers will achieve this is…

Dryzone Fans were installed in the bathrooms and kitchen of this terraced cavity wall home to handle moisture management demands.

A group of local artists was chosen to redecorate the walls of the structure with an aquatic-themed mural. The mural would make use of the natural colour of the cement rendered portions of the wall to look like the sea bed and the rest would be painted.

Damp-proofing and waterproofing specialists from Remedial Treatment Consultants were also brought in to carry out the installation works.

A durable and easy to apply layer for domestic and commercial applications on concrete and brick surfaces.

Fix fleas as well as other crawling and flying insects with new NOPE! Flea Killer Powder and NOPE! Insect Killer Smoke Bombs.

Turn back time and return your well-loved furniture to its original tone, grain pattern and colour. Rejuvenate weathered softwood.

Guard your picnic and protect your kitchen from the summer ant onslaught with NOPE! Ant Killer Reusable Bait Stations and Baited Ant Gel.

Protect and enrich wooden furniture with Roxil Beeswax Wood Polish – the new essential part of your woodcare routine.

Use NOPE! Clothes Moth Traps this Spring to draw out and capture male clothing moths.

Eliminate mould from your properties at scale and speed with Dryzone Professional Grade Mould Removal & Prevention Kit.

Tap into the tranquillity of the sea and sky with the new Cobalt Blue Roxil Coloured Wood Preserver shade.