Choosing the right mortar is vital when repairing old walls. Cement is a real problem as most builders will not understand the need to use the right mortar. Even choosing the right lime mortar can be problematic. Cement mortar is …
Guttering is a vitally important part of a building because it takes water safely away from the fabric of the building. It also makes water available for collection and re-use via water butts or SUDS (sustainable urban drainage systems). Gutters …
It can be very strange to find that you have damp patches in the middle of your walls downstairs. Paint doesn’t dry and will eventually fall off, even if it is natural paint. Claypaint applied in these areas will be …
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Ever noticed condensation running down your walls in the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen? Has this in turn created damp problems? In high humidity rooms condensation can easily occur where there is not enough air circulation or where non-breathable paint has …
Damp around Chimney Breasts Damp is very common around chimneys. This can be due to a number of reasons: 1. Chimney flashings leaking 2. Chimney needs re-pointing 3. Chimney not vented properly 4. Chimney not covered (thus allowing rainwater in) …
External render finishes to solid walled buildings (esp. brick & stone) Many of our homes are rendered, but most are not rendered using the right materials. Older houses (mostly made with solid walls of stone and brick) used breathable materials …
