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Rising damp, imagine this: you own a house, a beautiful place where you like to hang out, but you're starting to notice irregular tide marks/ stains on your walls, especially at the bottom of them. These stains are actually a visible sign of rising damp. This is when...

Saltpetre, also known as potassium nitrate, can be a real headache for many homeowners. Are you familiar with those ugly white or greyish patches on your walls? Well, it's saltpetre that's invading your home uninvited, causing not only aesthetic problems but sometimes...

Rising damp is a serious problem affecting many houses and buildings. It occurs when damp rises from the ground through the walls, causing damage not only aesthetically but also structurally. Imagine those unsightly damp patches, that clammy feeling, or worse still,...

Picture the scene. You come home after a hard day’s work, all set to relax, but as you open the door you’re greeted by an unpleasant smell. You can see subtle damp patches on the walls, and tiny cracks – these are silent warnings that you may have a problem with damp....

Older, or heritage, buildings are so much more than bricks and mortar. They are architectural gems; they connect us to our past and deserve to be looked after. These custodians of our collective memory and witnesses to bygone eras are a key part of our cultural...

Have you ever asked yourself what lies behind that mysterious phenomenon we call rising damp? If you own a property or work in the building trade, it could be more important than you realise. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the world of rising damp, to...

Humidity is arguably one of the climatic features that most influences our daily lives, although how it manifests varies from region to region. Whether you live in the tropics where humidity is all-pervasive, or in a desert where the air is constantly dry, you are...

The idea of being an international distributor for a trusted product can seem like a very attractive proposition. But what makes it so enticing, and why are so many entrepreneurs and investors eager to take the plunge? Well, who among us hasn’t dreamt of starting...

Damp and rising damp is a source of concern for countless homeowners, causing anxiety and frustration. But don’t worry - we’re here to help you! If you’ve noticed damp patches or traces of mould, or you see the walls of your house starting to deteriorate, it’s likely...

Risks Rising damp can be a serious problem, which if left untreated can lead to structural issues. It can cause damage on internal and external walls, and also flooring; this manifests as blistering paintwork, peeling wallpaper, warped parquet flooring and cracked...