What are hygroscopic salts? 11 December 2024 Hilary Hygroscopic salts are water soluble salts that are naturally present in the ground. They attract water from the atmosphere and [...]
White lines and flaky paint? You could have salt contaminated plaster through penetrating or rising damp 11 January 202420 December 2024 Hilary Penetrating damp is caused by water entering your home from against the external walls, for example from faulty rain goods, […]
How is damp proofing done? 15 June 202316 June 2023 Hilary Damp proofing is a term typically used to refer to a method of protecting the structure, masonry or fabric of [...]