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Getting your damp proof course (DPC) right first time is critical in preventing rising damp in your property.
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Solutions for Treating Damp with Damian Wallis
Roger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products. https://www.safeguardeurope.com Safeguard has grown to become a market leader in the UK and now exports throughout the world. All products are manufactured under an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality & environmental control system, audited by the BSI. The product …
Read More »#18 ~ Damp Cure & Condensation Specialist Mostyn Neylon-Witham
Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd who are damp specialists in the treatment of condensative dampness, damp walls and penetrating damp.
Read More »Dealing With Damp and Condensation
Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Hull-based Dovedale Dampcure Services.
Read More »Rant – Rising Damp Strikes Again (or does it?)
Time for another rant! Roger comes across another example of rising damp and cannot figure out why or how so many intelligent people are rising damp deniers.
Read More »Is There No Such Thing as Rising Damp?
The anti-rising damp brigade is lead by a couple of gurus, who tell us there's no such thing as rising damp, are deaf to any argument but their own.
Read More »Damp Mystery Italian Style & Nasty Little Leak – ASB #22
Adrian Ling's bathroom has stained skirting board, swelling and vinyl flooring with bubbling.
Read More »Easy DIY Solution to Treat Rising Damp in Walls
We show you how to treat damp walls in an old house internally with Dryrod from Safeguard Europe, their latest development in Rising Damp treatment.
Read More »Damp in the Extension & Solo Building – ASB #16
Bandy has an outbuilding attached to the side of his house that suffers from damp and mould during the winter.
Read More »Level Decking, Cracked Lead & Damp Walls – ASB #11
Gary Maydew noticed that there were white marks on his lead flashing. Jimmy the builder has asked why are so many new plasterboard ceilings cracking after being plastered? Jim Cain moved to Cambridge from Atlanta, Georgia, and has a home in Ely with water pressure issues. Les Richards wants to install composite decking and have it level with the interior …
Read More »Delving deeper into the world of damp prevention & cure
Roger Bisby attends a one day damp-proofing course with Safeguard Europe where he learns about the different causes and types of damp in buildings and what can be done about them. I have been using DryRods from Safeguard Europe for a couple of years now. Before that I used the Dryzone cream. There is no doubt that the product works …
Read More »Safeguard’s Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods Gain WTA Approval
Dryrod damp-proofing rods from Safeguard Europe, the damp-proofing specialist, have been accredited by the German WTA organisation.
Read More »Damp and mould problems leaving UK tenants living in squalid conditions
Research conducted by housing charity Shelter has revealed that hundreds of renters – including those living in bigger, urban areas – are living in slum-like conditions due to damp, mould, infestation and electrical issues. The report, from Shelter and YouGov, took statements from 300 tenants across the Manchester region. The majority expressed concern about ongoing struggles with damp and mould …
Read More »Tackles damp that’s difficult to reach
The Drybase range from Safeguard Europe – the UK specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – has been designed for use when it is not possible to protect building materials and interior surfaces from the sources of dampness, like rain penetration or rising damp. The collection of damp-proof coatings, coverings coatings and membranes can be used for protection against a …
Read More »The damp conundrum
I have always been a sucker for a challenge. If someone tells me that they have a problem that nobody has been able to fix, I am there. Rising damp is not usually baffling but rising damp in a third floor flat is. Yes I do mean rising damp and not penetrating damp, the proof being that some of it …
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Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream 🛒 https://skill-builder.uk/stormdry Coastline Composite Cladding & Panels https://www.eurocell.co.uk/external-cladding/coastline-composite-cladding Everbuild Black Jack 908 D.P.M (Damp Proof Membrane) 🛒 https://amzn.to/3vfqne9 https://youtu.be/ob4gqgtQcg4?si=k_E7AK1Vhp7i3X6D ________________________________________ Roger revisits Meadvale Builders to watch them build a simple single-storey extension. Check out Meadvale Builders: https://www.mybuilder.com/profile/view/meadvale_builders Tel: 01737 227009
Read More »Stormdry Masonry Waterproofing | Ultimate Home Weatherproofing
In the heart of a tradesman’s world, where the battle against moisture and decay is a daily grind, there lies a champion not all might know about, yet many could benefit from Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream. It’s a name that resonates with those in the know, a product that stands as a testament to innovation in the fight to protect …
Read More »This Was Asking For Trouble and They Got It
Newsletter ▶ https://skill-builder.uk/signup ◀ Roger is looking at damp 24/7 now, maybe we should rename the channel Damp Builder? Here’s the message: I have been having some damp issues in the WC downstairs. There are no obvious leaks, and the dampness seems to reach the first-floor stair landing. Would you be able to suggest what the issue maybe? Many thanks …
Read More »What Can You Do About a Freezing Cold Conservatory?
With their large expanses of glass, Conservatories are often subject to significant temperature fluctuations. Various methods exist to improve their warmth, ranging from glazing upgrades to heating solutions and insulation techniques.
Read More »Brickwork: 2023 Extension Build Ep.2
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The Brickwork Stage.
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