This article outlines some of the more common building defects and issues relating to dampness and condensation. It is relevant to residential, commercial and industrial buildings. What is ‘Damp’? From a human perspective, whether a wall, ceiling, or floor is ‘damp’ is partly subjective. In many cases, dampness is often only noticed after
This article outlines some of the more common defects in buildings and property related to timber decay, and similar issues. It is relevant to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. In the construction of buildings, we take timber for granted; it is used for a wide variety of applications, from structural members, (such as beams and
There is a trend for people to open-up their residential properties and remove chimney breasts, which are no longer in use. This action then provides some much needed additional floorspace in the property. However, this work should not be taken lightly, as it may have both serious structural implications as well as legal issues. The