Your house starts to develop rising damp when moisture from the ground begins to seep through the foundation and the walls of your structure. Therefore, this problem tends to affect residences constructed with porous materials such as bricks, stone and so on. Although most of these structures will be built with a damp-proof course installed at the offset, this barrier can steadily degrade over time and allow for moisture ingress. Moreover, the rate at which rising damp occurs can be accelerated if the structure is exposed to other water sources such as runoff from stormwater or inadequate drainage. [Read More]

Leaky shower heads or faucets can be expensive and irritating. Other than the annoying drip, a leaky faucet wastes hundreds of water gallons each week. What's worse, any leak on the hot water section wastes energy because the heater operates continually to warm the water that is being drawn unnecessarily. This can lead to skyrocketing energy costs. Over time, water leaks inside the wall can cause mould, dry rot and structural problems that are both expensive to repair and hazardous. [Read More]

One of the flooring supplies that has maintained its classic appeal over the decades is hardwood. Hardwood floors are as popular today as they were generations ago as they still add an unquestionable elegance to space, no matter how big or small your house is. Nonetheless, this does not mean that hardwood flooring does not come with its own drawbacks. You may have chosen this flooring for your home for the enhanced visual appeal it would provide you with, but you would also have to put in the work to keep it attractive. [Read More]

Drop ceilings are common sight in many residential and commercial properties. It may be used for a number of different reasons; to hide wires and piping, and to accommodate ventilation systems. However, dropped ceilings come with a number of potential hazards, which if ignored, can lead to disastrous consequences. Consider the following when installing and maintaining drop-out ceilings A dropped ceiling can be classified as a secondary ceiling, built underneath the original ceiling, and are typically supported by a grid system, made from aluminium or steel. [Read More]