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

Mortar samples were obtained from houses in the UK with rising damp. This paper aims to evaluate the mortars' influence on rising damp.

When it comes to protecting outdoor decks, furniture, and fencing, decking oils are a popular choice.It's important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using wood oils to make an informed decision for your outdoor wooden structures. Decking oils soak deeply into wood to replace natural oils lost in the weathering process. Keep in mind that wood oils are not…

As the cold winter months set in, we are less inclined to ventilate our homes and are tempted to seal in the heat.

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…