Redecorating Following Damp-Proofing Works
How soon can you decorate following damp proofing treatments? How soon can you paint and hang wallpaper?
Do We Charge For Surveys?
Well, this is a debate which continues to have no specific conclusion and has been considered many, many times over the years. It is true to say that most companies affiliated to the PCA have, at some point, considered this question. Some companies now charge for all surveys / inspections, while others do not. Essentially,…
10 Things to Consider Before Undertaking Damp and Timber Work
When a damp or timber issue appears in your home one of the first things that people worry about is cost and then inconvenience. If you are unfamiliar with solutions to these problems, you may also be concerned that someone is going to recommend the correct treatments. Here are 10 tips to finding a great company.
Ground Gases – Our Involvement With Delta and MemTech
In the last few years, a lot more has become known about the threat of ground gases on construction sites and the need to install protective membranes to prevent ground gases entering newly constructed properties.
The greatest difficulties with ground gases lie in the fact that you cannot see them and generally, will not smell them.
What is Radon gas?
What is radon gas? Radon is a naturally occurring, odourless radioactive gas which is a by-product produced when Uranium, within soil and rocks, decays. Radon is drawn up through the soil and if buildings are present it can be drawn inside them through a process called advection. Advection means where the gas moves from areas…