The earliest signs of damp in Victorian and Edwardian homes are a musty smell near skirting boards, often noticeable before any visible staining, followed by tide marks low on solid walls, crumbling lime mortar patched with modern cement, and peeling paint or plaster. These properties were built to breathe through solid walls and lime mortar, […]
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Most UK roofs last 20-60 years, but it depends on the material. Slate and clay tiles can last 100 years, while flat roofs like felt, GRP and EPDM usually last 15-40 years. Good maintenance can add decades either way. If you’re wondering how long a roof will last, the honest answer is: it depends on […]
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To fix a leaking roof, locate the entry point, usually in the loft, by tracing water along the rafters, then repair or replace the damaged tile, flashing, or felt that caused it, and test the fix during the next rainfall. Most roof leaks are repaired within a single visit once the source is correctly identified. […]
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Quick Answer The clearest signs of rising damp are tide marks near the base of walls, peeling paint or wallpaper, a persistent musty smell, white powdery salt deposits, rotten skirting boards, and walls that feel cold or damp to the touch. These signs usually appear no higher than a metre above the floor and point […]