Historical Buildings of Chesham
Chesham is a market town nestled in the Buckinghamshire Chilterns with a rich housing stock of beautiful period buildings dating back to the 13th century. We were delighted to receive an instruction to…
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,…
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Best Examples of Bad Building Practise We are frequently called to properties across London and the Home Counties to advise on damp issues that have been caused by failure to observe good building practice. Here…
Continue readingRot & What NOT To Do…
DON’T PANIC – The most common type of rot found in older buildings is common wet rot (Coniophora Puteana). This type of rot does NOT require chemical treatment. DON’T get a FREE survey from a…
Continue readingThe Hidden Truth About Dry Rot
The Hidden Truth About Dry Rot Did You Know: The earliest mention of dry rot was in fact in the Book of Leviticus in the Bible. Chapter 14 verses 33 – 57 appear to confirm…
Continue readingTHIS is what damp proofing companies DON’T want you to know…
Spoiler Alert: This is going to be a controversial blog post! Let’s start with what is probably the most misunderstood aspect of the industry – RISING DAMP. Is this a fiction invented by corporations for…
Continue readingHow To Stop Mould
How To Stop Mould Did you know that “How to stop mould in bedroom” & “What causes mould in a house” are two of the most searched terms on Google in England recently? This is…
Continue readingWarm Walls = Cheaper Energy Bills
We are about to enter condensation season! That time of year when we are inundated with calls from homeowners and tenants complaining about mould growth, wet walls and musty smells. With heating bills set…
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…
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