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…

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Liverpool City Council, as “engineering operations” and “change of use” permission was required.

Safeguard offers a choice of systems for waterproofing Type C waterproofed basement retaining wall. These are: Oldroyd cavity drainage systemDrybase Tanking RangeA combination of these two systems Choosing which system to use will depend on a number of factors including site conditions, drainage options, and personal preference. Typical waterproofing methods using both systems are described on this page.