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Steel & Wood Frames VS. Cavity Insulation
Masonry walls, typically made of brick or concrete, have high thermal mass, meaning they can absorb and slowly release heat. Cavity walls in masonry homes are designed to include insulation, and although this reduces the risk of moisture retention if properly...
The Importance of Damp and Wall Tie Surveys for New Home Buyers
Buying a new home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. While it’s easy to be swept away by the excitement of buying a new home, ensuring the structural integrity of your future home is vital. Two often-overlooked yet crucial checks...
Winter: How Cold Weather Exposes Hidden Problems in Your Cavity Walls
Winter brings more than just chilly temperatures and festivities, it also highlights vulnerabilities in your home’s structure, particularly in cavity walls. As cold weather, rain, and frost take their toll, hidden issues like damp, poor insulation, and corroded wall...
Winter At Home: How to Protect Your Walls from Damp During the Colder Months
Winter is the season of cosy nights in and festive celebrations, but it’s also the time when damp can wreak havoc on your home. Cold weather, rain, and condensation can quickly turn small issues into big problems, damaging your walls, insulation, and even your home’s...
Damp and Black Mould: When to Be Concerned
Damp and black mould are two of the most common yet concerning problems that can affect homes. Not only do they impact the appearance of your property, but they can also pose serious health risks and lead to structural damage if left unaddressed. But should you be...
Top 5 Cavity Wall Problems and How CavClear Can Solve Them
Cavity walls are a vital feature of many homes, offering both structural strength and insulation. However, over time, these walls can develop issues that compromise their performance, leading to problems like damp, wall instability, and poor energy efficiency. At...
Modern Cavity Wall Ties: What’s the difference
Cavity wall ties may not be the first thought when you think of your home, but they play a crucial role in maintaining its structural integrity. These small metal components bridge the gap between the inner and outer walls of a cavity wall, ensuring stability while...
The Risk of Cavity Wall Ties and Insulation Together
When cavity wall ties and insulation coexist in the cavity wall of a property property, they can work well together, but if problems arise, they can also create hidden risks to the structure and stability of your home. Over time, cavity wall ties can corrode and...
Damp and Mould in Homes: What can we do?
Damp and mould are common issues in many homes, especially in places like the UK where rainfall is often and all year round. Not only do these problems affect the appearance of your home, but they can also impact the structural integrity of the building and pose...
The Process of Cavity Wall Tie Replacement
Cavity wall ties are essential for maintaining the structural stability of a property with cavity walls. They act as connectors between the inner and outer leaves of the wall, keeping the two layers secure and stable. Over time, however, wall ties can become rusty and...