by Antonio Barnes | Mar 22, 2018 | Blogging
History of Damp Proof Courses in Older Properties What is a Damp Proof Course? A Damp Proof Course (DPC) is an impervious layer built into a wall. It is placed above ground level to prevent moisture rising up the wall via a capillary action. Older buildings used a...
by Antonio Barnes | Mar 22, 2018 | Blogging
Ventilating Your Derby Property to Prevent Condensation Condensation occurs when moist air comes into contact with air, or a surface, which is at a lower temperature. Air contains water vapour in varying quantities; its capacity to do so is related to its temperature...
by Antonio Barnes | Mar 22, 2018 | Blogging
How to Treat Condensation on Your Windows in Derby Condensation on windows is a problem. For many of homeowners, landlords and tenants in Derby, it is an all too common one. Do you wake up in the morning to find your bedroom windows dripping with water? The pools of...
by Antonio Barnes | Mar 22, 2018 | Blogging
A Damp Proofing Guide For Landlords in Derby As a landlord, the issue of damp can be a constant headache, especially during the colder months with tenants complaining about wet windows, musty smells and damp walls. Although damp can be caused by a building fault or,...
by Antonio Barnes | Mar 22, 2018 | Blogging
Treating Damp in Your Bathroom The bathroom is likely to suffer from condensation more than any other room in your property. This is because a large amount of moisture is produced when you shower or bathe. When water in the bathroom dries out, it evaporates into the...
