This section explains the correct way to replaster where necessary

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.

Shropshire-based Oak Frame Specialists, Hopewood Oak were approached by a client to design a building to satisfy a number of requirements:

The hall area near the front door of the property was very exposed to the elements. The property owner was reporting multiple damp patches on the walls and large amounts of black mould growth around window and door frames. Damp expert Chris Debieux, the Director of Damp and Decay Direct Ltd, was called-in to survey the problem. He found that…

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Needless to say, it’s impossible to avoid condensation altogether. The human body consists of around 70% water and produces about 3.5 litres of water vapour per day! What we can do is lower the humidity level to minimise condensation in the home and avoid all the complications that come with it. Here are 5 lifestyle changes to stop condensation. Got…

Rising damp occurs in a high proportion of old buildings, where water rises up from the ground through the capillaries of bricks and mortar. Carried salts can cause damage and further damp problems.The seminar offers a detailed insight into rising damp and the modern day treatments available. Details of the nature and causes of rising damp are given, including references…

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