What Services Are Offered by a Damp Proof Specialist
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- Damp Surveys, Damp Proofing, Rising Damp, Timber, Rot
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Damp can affect homes and buildings of any age. When ignored, it can lead to serious problems such as mould growth, wood decay, and even damage to the structure of your property. A damp-proof specialist is trained to find the source of the problem and apply the right solution to stop it. Their work helps keep homes dry, safe, and protected for the long term. A damp survey is the first step in identifying and treating damp. The specialist...
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Best Ways to Prevent Woodworm in Your Home
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One of the most effective ways to prevent woodworms is by keeping your home dry and well-ventilated. This is because the larvae thrive in damp, poorly ventilated conditions. When wood becomes damp due to leaks, condensation, or poor ventilation, it becomes soft, making it easier for beetles to lay their eggs and tunnel through the timber. Dry wood is significantly less appealing to woodworm larvae since it's harder for them to bore into and...
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Is Woodworm a Risk to Your Health or Safety
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While woodworms don't directly affect your health, the conditions surrounding a woodworm infestation can impact your well-being. Woodworms don't bite, sting, or transmit diseases to humans, therefore, any direct contact with the beetles or their larvae isn't considered dangerous. However, woodworm infestations are often associated with damp environments, which can encourage the growth of mould and mildew. Exposure to these fungi, especially in poorly...
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Signs Your Home May Have a Woodworm Problem
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Small round holes in wooden structures or furniture are clear signs that you might have a woodworm infestation. These holes are evidence of an ongoing or past problem caused by the larvae of wood-boring beetles. Woodworms lay their eggs in cracks and crevices in wood, and once the larvae hatch, they burrow deep into the timber and feed on it for years. Woodworm holes are typically round, 1-2mm in diameter and act as exit points for mature beetles...
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