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Damp Cavity Wall Insulation: How It Leads to Wall Tie Corrosion and Structural Damage
Cavity wall insulation is intended to improve energy efficiency, but when it becomes damp or defective, it can cause serious hidden problems inside a property. One of the most common and most damaging consequences we see at CavClear is wall tie corrosion caused by...
The Homeowner’s Property Health Check: The 3 Surveys You Shouldn’t Skip
Most homeowners wait for a problem to appear before calling in a specialist, a crack in the wall, a cold patch on the plaster, a musty smell in the spare room. But by the time these signs show, the issue has usually been developing for months, if not years. A...
Damp in Winter: Why It Gets Worse and What You Can Do About It
As temperatures drop and the days get colder, many homeowners start to notice damp patches, musty smells and mould appearing around their property. Winter is the season when damp becomes most visible and most disruptive, but understanding why it happens is the first...
Why Moisture Loves Older Homes and How to Stop It Taking Over
Older homes have character, charm and a solid build quality that modern developments often struggle to match. But they also come with one recurring issue many homeowners recognise all too well: damp. Moisture problems are more common in older properties for several...
Timber-Framed Properties and Damp: The Hidden Risks of Cavity Wall Insulation
Timber-framed homes are admired for their warmth, character and efficiency. However, when moisture gets into the walls, these properties can quickly face serious structural problems. At CavClear, we’re seeing an increasing number of timber-framed buildings affected by...
When Wall Ties Fail: The Hidden Cause of Cracks Inside Your Home
Most homeowners expect wall tie failure to show up on the outside of their property but by the time cracks appear inside, the damage beneath the surface is already advanced. At CavClear, our team recently investigated a property showing severe internal cracking...
Should You Remove Old Cavity Wall Insulation? Here’s What You Need to Know
Cavity wall insulation has helped many homes stay warm but if it’s old or has begun to fail, it can cause damp and structural issues. If you’re wondering whether you should remove old cavity wall insulation, this guide explains when it’s necessary, what the warning...
Damp Problems in Greater Manchester Homes: Causes, Fixes & Prevention
Damp is one of the most common issues facing homes across Greater Manchester. From terraced houses in Salford to modern builds in Stockport, damp can cause mould, damage property values, and affect your health. At CavClear, based in Manchester, we have seen first-hand...
When Wall Ties Fail: The Hidden Risk Behind Step-Cracking Walls
Take a close look at the image below. Those dramatic step-cracks running diagonally through the brickwork are not just cosmetic defects, they’re a classic warning sign of failing or corroded wall ties. Left untreated, this type of damage can lead to the outer leaf of...
The Hidden Impact of Rusting Wall Ties on Your Home’s Structure
Wall ties are the hidden steel connectors that hold the inner and outer leaves of a cavity wall together. They’re essential for stability, but in older properties, particularly those built before the 1980s, rusting and corrosion of mild steel wall ties is almost...