August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
Many plots and houses in need of work are located away from the main sewers. Luckily, there are several off-mains drainage options to choose from Off mains drainage guide. Includes advice on cesspools, septic tanks, sewage treatment plants, reed beds, soakaways and more. As development takes us beyond the reach and capacity of the […]
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Secondary Glazing
August 17, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
Secondary glazing has shed its image of substance over style to become a genuine option for those looking to reduce heat loss and noise pollution, says Paul Wagland. Badly chosen replacement windows can spoil the look of period homes, not to mention cause problems with moisture and damp, and planning departments are justifiably leery of […]
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Off Mains Drainage Solutions
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
Many plots and houses in need of work are located away from the main sewers. Luckily, there are several off-mains drainage options to choose from Off mains drainage guide. Includes advice on cesspools, septic tanks, sewage treatment plants, reed beds, soakaways and more. As development takes us beyond the reach and capacity of the […]
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Surveys for Old Homes
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
Assessing the condition of a renovation project is key to ensuring it is viable. In the first of a jargon-busting new series – which will arm you with the solutions to issues thrown up by old homes Getting an accurate assessment of a building’s condition before you buy is pretty fundamental, as initial appearances […]
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Structural Problems in Walls
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
How structural movement can affect old homes — and why subsidence may not be the deal-breaker you think For a guide to repairing brickwork and render, read more here. In this article you will find information on structural issues including: Subsidence Subsidence solutions Bulging and leaning walls Cracks in main walls Much of the charm of […]
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Repairing Walls: Brickwork and Render
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
The causes and effects of damp, damaged brickwork and render — and the solutions The main walls of a house perform two key functions: they hold up the building and keep the weather where it belongs on the outside. So if a survey flags up issues such as cracking or damp, the instinctive reaction is to […]
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Timber Decay
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
The presence of wet or dry rot – not to mention wood beetle – can set alarm bells ringing for most renovators. How to get to the bottom of timber decay, and why eradicating damp is key Most homeowners have heard horror stories about dry rot. But there is more than one type of fungal […]
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Causes of Damp
August 16, 2017 / by BBG Security / Renovation
Damp is simply an excess of moisture that can’t escape. Dealing with it requires a methodical approach to solving both the obvious and hidden causes All houses, whatever their age, contain moisture. It will be present in the building materials used and the air within the home. The natural tendency of moisture is to spread […]
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