Salt Damp & Chimney Breasts
A Salt Damp & Chimney Breasts “Chimney salting”; refers to a condition where white, powdery deposits appear on the surface of a chimney. This is usually caused by efflorescence, a process where water within…
Continue readingHow to find your original damp proof course
Did you know that properties built after 1875 were required by law to have a damp proof course? Before you contact a damp proofing company who may just inject a new chemical damp proof course,…
Continue readingRising Damp or Bridged DPC?
Rising Damp or Bridged DPC? So you’ve noticed peeling paint and staining to the plaster work of your internal walls – Don’t immediately assume that this is rising damp. Take a moment to look outside…
Continue reading5 Causes of Damp in a Victorian House
5 Causes of Damp in a Victorian House So you are thinking of buying a period property? Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have been disfigured with unnecessarily injected damp proof courses. Avant Garde take…
Continue readingHow to check for damp when buying a house
A house will be one of your biggest investments, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best quality for your money. If left unaddressed, damp is one of the greatest threats to the…
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