Health risks: Mould spores can trigger asthma, allergies, and breathing problems, particularly for children, older people, and those with health conditions. Property damage: Damp damages finishes, plaster, walls, timber, potentially the structural integrity of your...
This digest aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-construction businesses with valuable insights into retrofit practices and the benefits of getting involved. Discover what retrofit means, why it’s essential, and how it can enhance your...
We recognise that some terminology may be unfamiliar, and our goal is to clarify these terms to enhance your understanding and empower you as a homeowner. Whether you are embarking on energy efficiency upgrades, navigating building compliance, or exploring...
How properties are built, refurbished and maintained has evolved over time in response to changes in technology, product innovation, aesthetic trends, the climate emergency, material availability, and policies and standards. Buildings, including homes, are now...
Why Ventilation is Important Modern homes have become increasingly energy conscious. To save energy, we have blocked our chimneys, added wall and loft insulation, draft-proofed, double-glazed, and turned our homes into sealed boxes. An average family home creates 16...