27 Oct 2020
The Guide to Damp Proof Injection
A damp-proof injection to install a Damp Proof Course (DPC) in the walls of your building should only ever be carried out by a qualified professional. When a DPC has not been installed correctly, it is about as useful as not having one at all…
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28 Sep 2020
What Causes Rising Damp?
Rising damp is a common damp issue within older properties which is rarely seen in newer builds. Usually, when a property displays symptoms, it is because the Damp Proof Course (DPC) has been impaired, but that may not always necessarily be the case depending on…
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01 Jul 2020
What is the Best Basement Waterproofing Method for You?
Here at Garratt’s Damp & Timber, we deal in two different methods of basement tanking known simply as Type A and Type C. To avoid any confusion, there is a Type B but that is directly related to the construction of the property and therefore,…
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02 Jun 2020
How Much Does Woodworm Treatment Cost
As is the case with any type of damp-related problem in the property, the cost of treatment comes down to the severity of the issue. Quite simply, the earlier you diagnose a problem, the more affordable it will be to treat. That is why, here…
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28 May 2020
Damp Proofing Old Buildings, Victorian Houses and Period Properties
With over four million properties in the United Kingdom dating back to Victorian and Edwardian periods alone, British heritage is on display throughout the buildings we work and live in. While these properties serve the purpose of keeping history alive, they are not without issue,…
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14 Apr 2020
What is Basement Waterproofing and Basement Tanking?
While any room in the property is susceptible to suffering from damp issues, the basement is arguably the most likely space in the building for problems to crop up. This is due to the fact that, typically, basements are based below ground level which can…
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02 Apr 2020
10 Basement and Cellar Conversion Ideas
Basements and cellars are often neglected spaces in the home, which is one of the reasons why so many households with these spaces suffer from damp issues, as they are left forgotten about and unventilated. However, with a little bit of TLC and a professionally…
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29 Mar 2020
Can Woodworm be Harmful to Humans?
Naked to the human eye, the woodworm that infests timber structures in the home is actually beetle larvae that have hatched from eggs. Often, the first signs of woodworm are the small holes left behind once the larvae have fully grown and left the wood…
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17 Mar 2020
Damp in the Summer – What to Watch Out For
Contrary to popular belief, during the summer months, homes and business premises are just as susceptible to damp as rainy autumn or winter. Wet walls, damp patches and mould growth can all remain equally prevalent and, in some environments, they can even get worse. At…
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08 Mar 2020
How to Know if Your Property is Suffering From Woodworm
Rather than being an actual worm, woodworm is actually a larvae beetle that eats wood, both indoors and outdoors. There are a few different conditions present in homes and properties that can lead to infestations, so it is important to know what the signs of…
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