by | | Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Extraction, Cavity Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation Extraction, Cavity Wall Insulation Removal, Damp, Damp Proofing
Awaab’s Law is one of the most significant changes in housing standards in recent years. Introduced in response to a tragic death caused by prolonged exposure to mould in a social housing property, this new legislation aims to ensure that damp and mould problems get a...
by | | Cavity Wall, Damp, Damp Proofing, damp proofing process, Penetrating damp
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...
by | | Black Mould, Bricks, Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Extraction, Cavity Wall Insulation, Damp, Damp Proofing, damp proofing process, Penetrating damp
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...
by | | Bricks, Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
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...
by | | Brick Bonding, Bricks, Brickwork, Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
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...
by | | Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Extraction, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
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...
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