Damp proofing, wet rot, woodworm and property refurbishment services in Dorset and Hampshire
If your home is like 71% of houses in the UK, it's probably been built with cavity walls. While these offer better insulation, moisture control, and soundproofing than solid walls, there's a catch: the hidden ties holding them together can sometimes fail.
Within many modern constructions, cavity wall ties are often an unseen yet crucial component, keeping the two parts of a cavity wall acting as one. However, despite their importance within a structure, they can sometimes cause more problems than they solve, leading to potentially disastrous consequences for a building's structural integrity.
Cavity wall insulation is the material placed in the space between the inner and outer wall. It’s usually made up of mineral fibre, polystyrene beads, or foam. It’s installed by drilling small holes into an external wall and injecting the material inside.
Air bricks may seem like small, unassuming fixtures, but they play a vital role in the health and integrity of your home. Particularly in properties with suspended timber floors, these ventilation tools can help prevent serious issues such as damp, condensation, and even structural damage.
Rising damp is an all-too-common issue that can affect homes of all shapes and sizes, especially older properties. It can cause problems like damp patches, mould, and even structural damage - issues that can be both expensive and time-consuming to fix.
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