damp News

One of the most common forms of dampness that people come across is penetrating damp. This is usually caused by the movement of water through the walls of the outside of the building. Generally it tends to affect older buildings but not exclusively.

Representatives from the insurance, social housing and heritage sectors were among the audience at a seminar focused on the contentious issue of toxic mould, organised by UK trade body The Property Care Association (PCA).

Restoration professionals can increase their specialist knowledge and boost sales with a pioneering course from the National Flood School.

When a Dorset pub / brewery chain realised they had a problem with damp penetration to one of their pub / restaurants they called upon their local Timberwise team at Timberwise Sherborne to provide the solution.

Passive fire protection inspection company releases life safety software

At Timberwise our surveyors are experts in identifying various forms of fungal decay from well know rots such as Dry Rot and Wet Rot through to less well known varieties.

Condensation is one of the most common cause of black mould

Damp is one of the most common problems in UK property. Ignore damp at your peril – it quickly leads to mould and mould in turn leads to rot , such as dry rot. Below are some handy pointers on some of the more common forms of dampness.

Your home is the most important purchase that you make in your life time and most people are aware of the fact that homes get a battering from the weather! There is a way to protect the walls of your house from deterioration and it’s NOT paint!

If you own a house in Spain (including Islands) or Portugal, contact NPA to find out about having your house painted? We can transform any house, into a maintenance free "place in the sun", with no need to paint for at least 15 years

An award-winning trade body representing the flood damage repair industry is urging property and home owners in Cornwall to get in touch for professional advice following the recent floods.

When Wirral Borugh Council noticed a musty smell in the historic Vale House building in Wallasey, they suspected that they had a damp rot problem. Only when they investigated the cellar did they realise that the damp rot was actually Dry Rot.

When the University of Manchester had a problem with a damp in a sub-basement at their historical Sackville Street building Timberwise were called upon to provide an expert solution to their damp problem.

A family in Dundee claim that their damp flat is causing ill health to their 2 year old son.

Bats affect damp and timber survey and prevent any building and preservation works taking place.

A new online resource centre dedicated to improving the repair and recovery of flooded buildings - as well as the protection and resilience of properties under threat from water - has been launched by the Property Care Association (PCA).

The Property Care Association (PCA) – a member of Trustmark, the Government-backed scheme to find trusted tradespeople - has been in existence for almost 80 years, formerly as the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA).

Insulated render system prevents greenhouse gas emmisions

As the economic downturn takes its toll on house sales, a leading trade body has launched a new free online resource centre to highlight the space basement conversions can free-up.

Building preservation trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has launched its first ever awards programme.

A trade body representing the flood damage repair industry is urging property and home owners in Morpeth to get in touch for professional advice following the recent floods.