18 Sep 2018
Why are My Walls Wet After it Rains?
Damp in our home can make living conditions uncomfortable, as well as potentially unsafe if the root cause is left untreated. There are many reasons why you might be experiencing damp in your property. For example, rising damp in your London home ...
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11 Sep 2018
What Does Damp Do to Timber Structures?
Timber structures have been used in construction since we learned to use tools all those millennia ago and are popular due to their strength and durability. However, there are a few things that quickly degrade timber structures if left untreated w...
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04 Sep 2018
What Causes Damp in the Basement?
Basements - they are a wonderful bit of additional space in our homes that can be utilised in a vast number of ways, adding extra rooms, storage space, a wine cellar... whatever you fancy, a basement can handle it. However, even if your basement h...
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21 Aug 2018
What is a Damp Proof Course (DPC)?
If you are a regular reader at Garratt’s Damp, you’ll more than likely be familiar with the term “Damp Proof Course” (DPC) but you may not be aware of how important having a high-quality DPC is for your home. Should your Damp Proof Course ...
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