This is the tool of choice for damp proofing companies https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feuchtemesser.jpg The Protimeter is pretty much ubiquitous in the damp and building surveying world. The meter is used to show owners how damp their homes are. This is also invariably …
From RIBA The pressure for energy saving in solid walled buildings is real and tangible. Green Deal and rising energy bills are encouraging us to insulate our walls. Where we have external features / facades that we want to keep …
Ventilation does not mean uncontrolled draughts! Ventilation is key for all buildings, after all we do need a bit of the fresh air stuff to stay alive! However for older buildings it is even more important. Solid walled buildings should …
Last year I decided to do something about the growing about of mould on my window reveals in the bathroom, but what? My situation was as follows: High humidity (bathroom) Thin double glazed windows Cavity wall construction (that has been …
Positive ventilation system diagramatic Many of our houses are getting sealed up all in the name of energy efficiency. Draughts around doors are being sealed, windows are being replaced (often without trickle vents), chimneys are being blocked up, lofts insulated, …
I have just been over to a community project in Cardiff to have a look at their new building (and old building that is suffering from poor workmanship and maintenance). The new building looks great, but closer inspection revealed …
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I watched with interest the TV programme DIY SOS this week. Working on a building in Cirencester for a family with a very allergic and depressed daughter. The whole build concept was stressing the need for a clean, dust free …
Perhaps an odd question to ask, for how can visible mould and damp be healthy, beneficial or aesthetically pleasing? The short answer is that it cannot, but there is a BUT. This BUT is quite a big one as well. …
Many people have flat roof extensions. Seems that they were all the rage some time ago. We were obviously hardier then as well given that most are poorly insulated, draughty and can be cold and quite miserable places. This is …
On my house I have a problem with mould in the window reveals. This is because it is a cold spot in the construction of the house. The walls here are effectively thinner than the rest as the window only …
