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    Summer Property Care: Essential Maintenance to Protect Your Home

    Written by Josh Dixon
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    Woodworm in Furniture: Identifying, Treating & Preventing Infestations Spreading to Your Home

    Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
  • Insulation & Condensation: Why More Warmth Needs More Ventilation

    Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
  • Condensation: The Culprit Behind Mould Growth in Poorly Ventilated Homes

    Written by Andrew Winter
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    Protect Your Property for a Damp-Free Winter – A Landlord’s Guide

    Written by Josh Dixon
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    Combatting Condensation & Black Mould: Your Comprehensive Guide to a Dry & Healthy Home

    Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
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    Winter Property Woes: Protecting Your Home from Damp, Burst Pipes & Timber Decay

    Written by Josh Dixon
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    8 Signs Your Basement Needs Waterproofing

    Written by Andrew Winter
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    Tanking Membrane vs Cementitious Tanking

    Written by Kirsten Toner
  • Damp Proofing Advice

    When To Call Damp Proofing Experts

    Written by Kirsten Toner
28 May 2025

Summer Property Care: Essential Maintenance to Protect Your Home

Written by Josh Dixon
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As the UK basks in the warmer, longer days of summer, it’s tempting to think of property concerns as a winter-only affair. However, the summer months offer a crucial window for proactive property maintenance. Addressing potential issues now can...
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07 May 2025

Woodworm in Furniture: Identifying, Treating & Preventing Infestations Spreading to Your Home

Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
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Discovering small holes and a fine, powdery dust (known as frass) on your cherished wooden furniture can be alarming. These are classic signs of woodworm, a common term for the larvae of various wood-boring beetles. While an infestation in...
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12 April 2025

Insulation & Condensation: Why More Warmth Needs More Ventilation

Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
When considering ways to make our homes warmer and more energy-efficient, installing or upgrading insulation is often at the top of the list. While insulation is undeniably crucial for reducing heat loss and lowering energy bills, it’s a common...
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11 March 2025

Condensation: The Culprit Behind Mould Growth in Poorly Ventilated Homes

Written by Andrew Winter
A Threat to Your Home and Health When temperatures are low, Scottish homeowners and tenants face the persistent and often underestimated problem of condensation. It may appear harmless at first: misted-up windows, water droplets on walls, and a slight...
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19 February 2025

Protect Your Property for a Damp-Free Winter – A Landlord’s Guide

Written by Josh Dixon
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Why Landlords Must Act Now Winter is not just a season of frosty mornings, shorter daylight hours and crackling fires, it is also the time when damp issues might creep into properties, quietly wreaking havoc. As temperatures drop, condensation...
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10 January 2025

Combatting Condensation & Black Mould: Your Comprehensive Guide to a Dry & Healthy Home

Written by Nicholas Donnithorne
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Combating Condensation & Black Mould: Your Expert Guide to a Healthy Home Few household problems are as common, or as frustrating, as condensation and the dreaded black mould it often brings. Appearing as unsightly dark patches on walls, ceilings,...
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10 December 2024

Winter Property Woes: Protecting Your Home from Damp, Burst Pipes & Timber Decay

Written by Josh Dixon
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As the colder, wetter months descend upon the UK, our homes face a unique set of challenges. Winter brings a heightened risk of various property problems, many of which, if left unaddressed, can lead to costly and extensive damage....
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05 December 2024

8 Signs Your Basement Needs Waterproofing

Written by Andrew Winter
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When it comes to safeguarding your home, basements may be overlooked. Yet, your below ground space can one day shift from being dry and functional to damp and wet if left unattended.  Basement waterproofing isn’t just about keeping water...
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22 October 2024

Tanking Membrane vs Cementitious Tanking

Written by Kirsten Toner
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WHAT IS TANKING MEMBRANE? Here at Wise Basement Systems, our structural waterproofing specialists are often asked the difference between a tanking membrane and cementitious tanking. While both are effective forms of waterproofing, not every property or project is suitable for...
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15 August 2024

When To Call Damp Proofing Experts

Written by Kirsten Toner
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A WISE GUIDE TO DAMP PROOFING At the PCA (Property Care Association), both the association and its PCA members realise that protecting homes from damp and water is a vital part of preventing property problems. Effective drainage and guttering, watertight...
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