Cavity wall insulation explained. In theory cavity wall insulation is a great way to retain heat within your home and reduce energy consumption, which has been largely backed by the government. Recently the government have pledged to put £2 billion pounds into energy saving measures for domestic dwellings which includes; cavity wall...
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Insulation Removal
Rising damp treatment is it worth it?
I thought I would touch on the subject of rising damp again as many properties I visit show the familiar signs of rising damp like tide marks and salts appearing internally and externally. The problem I have is that many consumers who have had or fallen for the rising damp treatment have spent thousands of...
Is cavity wall insulation causing damp problems
With the increasing demand on our natural resources, it is obvious that we need to find a way to save money to reduce this and the costs, however the problems faced by having cavity wall insulation installed loose in your walls is becoming a huge problem. Many people over the last few months in the...
Rising damp debate
Are you in two minds whether rising damp is a myth? As a company involved in resolving damp issues for property owners, we often work for customers who have had rising damp treatments with no success. I am not dismissing that rising damp can occur through porous building materials, but I have never seen a...
Damp problems since cavity wall insulation was installed
So I’m guessing you probably have a damp problem or mould growth since cavity wall insulation was installed? Don’t worry you’re not the only one! Many property owners across the UK are finding they have damp patches on the walls, or mould and sometimes even water running down the walls. I have personally been to...
Cavity Wall Insulation Problems
With the government pushing for all homes with cavity walls to be insulated, the problems home owners are now facing after the installation of cavity wall insulation are becoming increasingly common. Cavity walls were designed to stop penetrating damp, however with insulation filling the cavity you are effectively creating a bridge for water that soaks...