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DAMP AND CAVITY WALL RELATED REPAIRS
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Dive behind the scenes to see our experts and specialists in action, learn about our detailed processes, and witness the final outcomes of the projects we complete. Whether you’re interested in the technical aspects or looking for solutions to your property maintenance issues, our blog will cover it!
Let’s Talk About Positive Input Ventilation
Positive input ventilation (PIV) is essentially a whole house ventilation system, intended to create clean and healthy living environments. PIV works by introducing a stream of fresh, filtered air into your property, it then encourages the older interior air to move...
How do you know your Cavity Wall Insulation is failing?
With over 6 million properties in the UK having Cavity Wall Insulation installed, it often comes as a surprise that it almost always ends in disaster. The UK is prone to a generally damp, windy, cold, and occasionally icy climate, homes across the UK have been...
Bricks and Bonding
Our first blog on bricks last week discussed the different types of bricks that can be found and used within a structure, as well as the construction of a Cavity Wall… primarily, it was a blog on the basics! We suggest checking that out, here, before you carry on...
Cavity Walls and Types of Bricks!
Cavity Walls are something that you may not know much about until you need to, but if a problem arises that is Cavity Wall related, you will find there is a lot to know! This blog post is going to dive into the ‘technicalities’ of Cavity Walls, discussing exactly what...
What is roof foam insulation and why should you have it removed?
Roof Foam Insulation, otherwise known as Spray Foam (or spray polyurethane foam), has become a somewhat common alternative to traditional building insulations, whether that be wool, fibreglass or mineral fibre rolls. Being a somewhat common form of insulation, it may...
Why does your property need Cavity Wall Insulation Extracting?
Cavity Wall Insulation has been a hot topic for homes across the United Kingdom, with the pros not necessarily outweighing the cons, and vice versa. Cavity Wall Insulation contributes heavily to keeping a warm and cosy home, while also helping to reducing your energy...
Wall Ties, Cavity Wall Insulation, Damp… What is your home telling you?
If you are new to the world of Wall Ties, Cavity Wall Insulation and Damp, then you only be looking into it because you are concerned 1 of the 3 are affecting your home. Whether or not this is the case, are you just doing some research, what is more important than...
Why does your home have Cavity Wall Insulation?
The Story of Cavity Wall Insulation Cavity Wall Insulation is defined as the insertion of an insulating material into an empty cavity (the space between the inner and outer walls) of a house, providing a thermal barrier between the outside and the cosy indoors. There...
What affect does faulty Cavity Wall Insulation have on you?
If you are up to date on our latest blogs, you will know that defected Cavity Wall Insulation can have detrimental effects on your home and property structure. However, the consequences of faulty Cavity Wall Insulation go beyond that of just property damage but can...
Understanding Cavity Wall Insulation & Its Problems!
Did you know that over 6 million properties across the UK have Cavity Wall Insulation installed! Older houses are more likely to have solid walls, although, if your home was built in the last 10 years, it is likely that it was done so with Cavity Wall Insulation...