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How to find your damp-proof course
What is a damp-proof course? A damp proof course (DPC) is a protective layer near the bottom of the walls of a building that prevents rising damp. In a property without a DPC, water can rise up from the ground through capillary …
Why render your home
Why render your home A huge number of properties in the UK are rendered – the render used on the properties can fulfil many roles including the following: Protecting underlying brickwork Create an attractive façade on an ugly property Tying several …
How long does render last?
How long does render last? Render is one of those things you want to fit and forget – once it is on the wall, you want it to last a lifetime. So make sure you get it the right first …
How do you deal with window sills during External Wall Insulation?
How do you deal with window sills during External Wall Insulation? One of the most common questions we were asked when providing a quote for External Wall Insulation was: How do you deal with the window sill when it is too …
Repairing badly installed EWI Insulation
Repairing badly installed EWI Insulation Repairing insulation Back in the summer we got a call from a desperate homeowner in Wimbledon who had been taken for a ride by their EWI Installer. The installer in question had simply given up …
Render-Only compared to EWI
Render-Only compared to EWI Is the render on your home looking a little tired? Well, there has never been a better time to re-render your home! Traditionally render was a simple sand and cement, which works well however it simply …
