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 clings to windows like misty fingerprints, gutters overflow, and hidden leaks…
WHEN TO CALL DAMP PROOFING EXPERTS
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 roofing and efficient pointing can all work together to protect properties…
DAMP PROBLEMS IN COASTAL PROPERTIES
WHY ARE COASTAL PROPERTIES AT GREATER RISK TO DAMP? Are coastal properties in Scotland at greater risk of damp than their inland counterparts? The short answer to this question is yes. The increased exposure to rain on the coast can lead to several property problems such as damp and rot so it’s important that…
