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Can A Rotten Window Sill Be Repaired Instead Of Replaced?
A rotten window sill can often be repaired if the wood around the rot is sound and the water causing it has been stopped. If you're in Leek, here is how to check a sill, what repair involves and when replacement is the better choice.
Why Does Your Dehumidifier Fill Up So Quickly In Autumn?
A dehumidifier that fills quickly in autumn usually reflects closed windows, washing dried indoors and colder walls. A tank that stays full on dry days, or in one room, can point to a leak, penetrating damp or poor ventilation. Here is how to tell which, and what to do about it.
Why Can Damp Come Back After A New Damp Proof...
A chemical damp proof course only stops moisture rising from the ground. If damp has come back after treatment in Sale, the cause is usually bridging, raised ground, salty plaster, a leak or condensation. Here is how to tell them apart and what fixes each one.
Why Does Damp Appear Around A Window Only When The...
Damp that only shows up around a window when the wind blows from one direction is usually wind-driven rain finding a weak point in the wall, not a faulty window. This guide explains how to read the pattern, what to check yourself and how a surveyor traces the real cause.
Why Can Damp Appear After A New Patio Or Driveway...
Has damp appeared since a new patio or driveway went in? A new damp problem doesn't always mean the damp proof course has failed. Learn how raised ground, poor falls, splashback and blocked air bricks cause it, what to check first and how it's fixed.
Should You Apply Masonry Protection If Only One Wall Gets...
Is only one wall of your house getting wet? Don't rush to treat every wall. Learn why one elevation takes more wind-driven rain, which defects to rule out first, how breathable masonry protection works, and when protecting just the exposed wall makes sense.