When you hear the terms “damp-proofing” and “waterproofing” regarding your home’s basement and foundation, is there a difference? What do these terms mean? There are differences – and the differences ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. In this article How ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

Are damp and mould the same thing? Condensation Rising damp Penetrating damp Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation are the three most common types of damp for residential properties. Each ...

My house was built in the 1930s and is constructed from poured concrete. We added double glazing and some internal insulation on moving in around 10 years ago but have not made any major changes since ...

In 1999, the BBC2 programme Raising the Roof caused annoyance within the remedial industry by suggesting that rising damp did not exist, and that it was a concept invented by the industry in order to ...