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As we battle the summer heat, the promise of cool showers keeps us going with monsoons right around the corner. But rains not only bring relief but also spells worries for homeowners. Roof leakages ...

Imagine unsightly damp patches marring the look of your otherwise beautifully done up house. Does the idea fill you with either disgust or dread? Both reactions would be quite understandable. In fact, ...

Damp walls are not just an unsightly nuisance - they can lead to serious structural damage, health issues, and a persistent musty odour in your home. Whether it's caused by condensation, leaks, or ...

Our buildings include several faults that may appear minor but can play a significant role in allowing moisture to enter the structure. Dampness is defined as the presence of excessive wetness on ...

Cold months return, windows mist up, and that stale smell creeps back. Homeowners are turning to a breathable, old-world fix. Instead of sealing damp behind plastic paints and pricey gadgets, a ...

Q I am buying a house and the surveyor has stated that the damp-proof course is bridged by render. He found no signs of damp anywhere in the house. Do I need to worry? He suggests the render should be ...

With the cold, wet and windy weather, dampness is a common feature in many Irish homes at the moment. There's nothing nastier than water running down a wall, and this damp can lead to serious problems ...

Our winter weather tends to fall into one or other of two broad categories: damp and mild, and, dry and cold. So far this winter, the damp and mild option has tended to dominate and one the downsides ...

Britain, as a nation, has a damp problem. It seeps into our walls, into our lungs and can cause major structural issues for your house. In the mid 2010s, a survey was conducted which asked homeowners ...