The damp patch is not the diagnosis The damp patch on your wall is not the diagnosis. It is the indicator. A cavity wall is supposed to stop moisture transferring from the outer leaf to the inner leaf. If that gap becomes bridged by rubble or badly performing insulation, rainwater can move across the wall and show up indoors as staining, mould and a room that gets unfairly blamed. Why “just condensation” can be too small an answer This is where too many conversations go wrong. The mould is...

Cavity wall insulation is a common method used to improve the energy efficiency of homes by filling the gap between the inner and outer walls with insulating material. However, there are situations where removing this insulation becomes necessary. Whether due to damp issues, poor installation, or the need for renovation, removing cavity wall insulation safely is crucial to avoid damage to your property and ensure your health is not compromised. Why You Might Need to Remove Cavity Wall...

The drive to improve energy efficiency in social housing is intensifying, and it is creating a dangerous tactical divide. With budgets squeezed by Awaab’s Law and the Warm Homes Plan targeting rapid upgrades to EPC C, Decarbonation Teams & Asset Managers face a hard choice: fix the building, or fix the spreadsheet. We are entering the era of the “Paper C” home: properties that hit their regulatory targets through bolt-on technology, while the underlying structure continues to degrade. The...