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A Student Guide to Damp
Most students are not likely to be able to afford to buy luxury apartments or any renovated buildings when starting university. Renting a student house then is almost unavoidable for most students and...
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Cavity Wall Insulation – What are the Benefits?
From October 2008 all domestic buildings (being built, rented or sold) were required ‘by Law’ to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to help improve the energy efficiency of the building. The...
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What does a damp survey involve?
So, after the torrential rain England and Wales have seen in the past few weeks you’ve started to notice the brown tide marks on your internal walls and patches of mould have started to appear. You...
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Why having a Damp Inspection is Important for your Property?
As we all know damp can potentially be a problem for any homeowner and with rainfall being a constant occurrence across the UK having a damp inspection in your property when you suspect a damp problem...
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Musty smell? Mould may be lurking in your home
Musty odours are a very common issue in a number of households; however a majority of home owners are unaware of exactly what the cause of the smell is. Unfortunately in some cases there is...
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Osmotic Damp Proofing installation for a Bath Farm House
At Timberwise we provide a range of damp proofing solutions for property owners from cavity drain membranes and tanking systems through to our DriWise injection damp proofing cream. With a range of...
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Damp problem leads to Dry rot outbreak
Timberwise Oxford were called out recently to a mid-terrace property in Oxford that appeared to be suffering with dampness. The property had a damp smell that appeared to be coming from the rear of the...
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What is a Calcium Carbide Test?
At Timberwise our team of damp proofing specialists have a variety of tools at their disposal to identify dampness in properties. One such tool is the Speedy Carbide Test. In this blog post we look at...
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How to Approach Damp in a Listed Building
A listed building is a building that holds significant architectural or historic national importance. Listed buildings are also included on one of the four statutory lists of ‘buildings of special...
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Musty smell? Mould may be lurking in your home
Musty odours are a very common issue in a number of households; however a majority of home owners are unaware of exactly what the cause of the smell is. Unfortunately in some cases there is...
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How to dry out a room after a leak
Flooding is without a doubt a problem on the increase in the UK. What used to be an infrequent occurrence now appears to be happening with alarming frequency. Periods of heavy prolonged rainfall...
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Musty smell? Mould may be lurking in your home
Musty odours are a very common issue in a number of households; however a majority of home owners are unaware of exactly what the cause of the smell is. Unfortunately in some cases there is...
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Damp Proofing Older Houses and Period Properties
Having dampness in a period property is a common problem found by homeowners of these types of properties. Older housing was designed and built a lot different from how they are now. Older properties...
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How to Spot the Difference Between Condensation and Damp?
A question we often get asked is “how do you spot the difference between damp and condensation?” It is important to understand the difference between the two when your home has been affected by...
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Do Dehumidifiers Protect Your Home against Damp?
Most properties at some point or another will have or will be affected by a damp or condensation issue. In this article, we propose the question: “do dehumidifiers protect your home against damp?”....
View ArticleIs Rising Damp Covered By Home Insurance?
Damp can affect any property of any age and there are many different types and causes of damp but ordinarily, the costliest to resolve is rising damp. Whilst rising damp is a problem that can affect...
View ArticleHelp stamp out damp with our damp advice
Damp is one of the most common problems in UK property. Ignore damp at your peril – it quickly leads to mould and mould in turn leads to rot, such as dry rot. Below are some handy pointers on some of...
View ArticleDoes Damp Proof Paint Work?
We have all at one point or another been faced with the effects of damp. Most properties in the UK are suffering from damp problems of some description and many homeowners are looking for a long term...
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Can Damp Affect My Health?
When it comes to damp, one of the biggest questions on most people’s minds is going to be ‘how is this going to affect my health?’ it’s a good question too, one worth asking, and if you have reason to...
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How To Remove The Damp Smell From Your Home?
There are plenty of negatives that go along with the discovery of damp within your property. Structural issues, potential health concerns, and potential spread of black mould arising from the damp –...
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