Damp in Houses

The UK Government has affirmed the commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. This goal shapes how we retrofit homes and increases the importance of energy performance in the housing market. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a requirement when selling or letting a property. The current minimum EPC standard for privately rented homes in England and Wales is…

A landlord’s guide to diagnosing damp, spotting likely causes and telling rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart.

Many people treat condensation and penetrating damp as separate problems. In reality, they often interact with each other to worsen the overall problem. Recognising double-moisture pressure is key to diagnosing damp correctly and preventing mould, building damage and unhealthy living conditions.

Take the necessary steps to a damp-free home this Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week.

Winter weather is potentially damaging for masonry walls. Read this article to find out why and how you can protect your home.

The real culprit of indoor summer discomfort isn't high temperature, it's high humidity. Find out how to beat the humidity in this article.

Simon Trenerry from the Safeguard Technical Team shares expert insight on everything landlords need to know about the Renters' Rights Bill.

Simon Trenerry from the Safeguard Technical Team shares his expert insight on what tenants need to know about the Renters' Rights Bill.

Find out how we helped dry out this 18th century Grade II listed mill house renovation in the New Forest

Discover how Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream was used on World War 2-era gun battery magazine buttresses at Dover.

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.

Protect against the sun and enhance the natural tone of garden furniture, sheds and planters with our new exterior wood oil.

Eco-conscious, family-first pest control sprays for ants, bed bugs, fleas, spiders, silverfish and cockroaches.

Join us for Awaab's Law: Damp and Mould Solutions and Ventilation in Buildings and its Relationship to Condensation and Mould.

Make your favourite streaming shows, games and reading material shine with the Undo Screen Cleaner.

Monitor every room and find out where the damp and mould problem areas are within your home.

Control rodent infestations safely and responsibly with our pre-baited rodent station range.

Keep tenants safely housed with this comprehensive remediation kit to keep properties safe during significant or emergency hazards.

Stock the full Dryzone ventilation range to win the fight against damp and mould, regardless of the type of property you need to fit.