What a wall tie survey checks
Cracks in brickwork can indicate movement, but they do not show whether wall ties are the cause. Understanding what a wall tie survey checks explains how a specialist assesses the ties, surrounding masonry and signs of corrosion or movement.It’s reasonable to wonder...
Understanding thermal imaging results in a damp report
A cold patch in a thermal image isn’t proof of damp. The image shows differences in surface temperature, which can point to areas that need closer inspection. Understanding thermal imaging results in a damp report means reading those patterns alongside moisture...
High Moisture Readings: What Wall Results Mean in Practice
A high wall reading is a warning to investigate, not a diagnosis. Understanding what high moisture readings mean in practical terms starts with the scale: a 20% reading on a standard meter is a wood moisture equivalent (WME), not proof that the wall contains 20% water...
Rising damp vs wet cavity insulation: how to identify the cause and fix it
Rising damp often leaves a tide mark low on a wall. Damp higher up, or on an external-facing wall that worsens after rain, may point to wet cavity insulation. Telling rising damp vs wet cavity insulation apart depends on the pattern, location and timing of the...
Damp Survey Cost: What no-obligation Quotes Include and Cost
A “expert” damp inspection can still leave important questions unanswered: the visit may lead to a treatment quote rather than a detailed written diagnosis. The hidden costs in a ‘expert’ property damp inspection quote may therefore lie less in the visit itself than in...
Salt Analysis for Rising Damp: What the Tests Can Show
Salt in masonry can be a warning sign, but it doesn’t prove that rising damp is active. To understand how salt analysis is used to identify rising damp, a small plaster or masonry sample is tested for salts such as nitrates and chlorides, then interpreted alongside...
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