September 14, 2011
Question: When is damp not damp? Answer: When it is condensation As the time of year known as ‘condensation season’ approaches, many homeowners may begin to worry about apparent damp problems in their properties. Windows & frames usually get cold, so are prone to condensation and resulting mould growth In a building, “damp” refers to […]
Tags: Air Quality, Condensation, Damp, Mould, Positive Input Ventilation
September 6, 2011
When PropertECO was contacted by a homeowner suspecting they had rot, our surveyor went along armed with his camera & ready to report back. The ten-year-old property was indeed suffering from wet rot, which had attacked the timber door linings and skirting boards. Wet rot requires a high level of moisture within the timber, so […]
Tags: Damp, Damp Proofing, DPM, Project Management, Rotten Skirting Boards, Wet Rot