If you have noticed a brown type of mould on wood in your property, or if it appears to be cracked and crumbly, it’s likely you’ve got a case of dry rot. In this blog, we’ll explore the stages of dry rot and how it…
Read more >Damp of any kind is a structural issue at worst and an aesthetic issue at best, and whilst the look of peeling paint might not rival the severity of the internal damage at the root of the problem, it can certainly have a big impact…
Read more >Damp is an issue that affects most homes at some point or another and, as a result, there are many different types of damp removers available to buy. One of the items that has stormed the market as of late is the indoor dehumidifier. Now…
Read more >If you’re a homeowner, you’ll be aware of the many issues that can crop up and affect your home, be it roof issues, pipe issues or the dreaded damp. It’s something we all fear not just because of how destructive it can be, but also…
Read more >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…
Read more >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,…
Read more >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…
Read more >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…
Read more >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…
Read more >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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