These tips for weather-proofing your home could help prevent damage and reduce the likelihood of filing a claim.

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Monsoons can be tough times for homeowners. The sudden downpours and occasional storms can wreak havoc on our homes. Here are ...

Problem: walls are damp at a low level because the damp-proof course is damaged or non-existent Solution: create a damp barrier with silicone or insert new damp-proof course. To add a new damp course ...

Rising damp is caused by ground water moving up through a wall or floor. It's natural for walls and floors to allow a little water in, but it’s usually stopped from causing damage by a barrier called ...

Once rising damp is diagnosed, several remedial measures can be implemented. The installation or repair of a damp-proof course is a common solution. This involves inserting a physical or chemical ...

Cavity Wall Insulation: foam scandal causes damp problems, debt for 1000s of homes, what's the cost of removal By Alex Nelson Jobs and finance writer Comment Published 9th Dec 2024, 10:46 BST ...

He uses a high-tech damp meter to read the wall’s temperature, and exact levels of moisture and relative humidity. It has a sensor feature which means it can make a reading from a distance by pointing ...

The couple first spotted mould in March 2022 around the bedroom windows. It later spread to the walls, bathroom, toilet and kitchen, despite their best efforts to clean it.

4. DPC material for Cavity Walls In cavity wall construction, like cavity over the door or window should be bridged by flexible material like bitumen felt, strips or lead, etc. Methods of Damp Proof ...