Penetrating and lateral damp \”Damp problem no. 1\” Look out for defects, cracks or blockages through which water could be getting in or is your floor level lower than the outside ground level Penetrating damp is caused by defects on the exterior of the building. Examples are plaster / wall cracks, plaster imperfections, damaged or […]
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It goes without saying. Site Safety is THE most important part of every single job. This includes both on-site and off-site. Of course, being safe is a non- negotiable, we know its important, however as human beings, we tend to push ourselves a little further and further each time. This is where things go wrong.
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When does condensation occur? Condensation occurs when warm moisture laden air comes into direct contact with a cold surface. Compared to rising damp and penetrating damp, condensation is more prominent in the colder months of the year. Condensation can easily be addressed before too much damage has been caused. In comparison, other forms of damp
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Ever looked at your house and wondered why you have so many cracks? Or, how many cracks constitute as “bad” or “damage”. Well this article should help you identify and establish the severity of the cracks on your home or business. Cracks and Water Seepage: First of all, let me explain why cracks can be
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With the pandemic still biting at our feet, and various governmental mishaps… This year has proved to be challenging, for everyone. With the natural fighting spirit South African’s possess, we will get through this together, of course, with some changes. Thank you to everyone who supported Dampcon in the Western Cape over the past 4
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With the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world, and more recently here in our beloved country. We as a country need to all do our part to ensure the virus is kept under control. WHAT DO WE KNOW SO FAR? (Supplied by UNICEF) What are we doing? Due to the nature of the virus
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Another year of experience, knowledge and wisdom under the belt. So, what have we learnt from 2019 to improve our 2020 vision? Firstly, lets re-cap 2019. Rugby world cup winners! This was a win for a nation that needed it. Boy, did we need it. Amidst the general negativity and South Africans fighting each other
When considering to build your dream home, a lot of the time our thoughts go into the finished project and not necessarily what needs to go into it and the costs attached to ensure the house is reasonably maintainable in the future. Nowadays, balconies are the norm and offer an elegant touch to what will
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Using a Specialist vs Handyman is a an age old question, but has anybody answered it? Why is it important to know this? Before we answer, lets do a quick comparison. Specialist contractor is simply a contractor who specializes in the field where a handyman, general and building contractor has little or no experience. Most
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Firstly, lets outline the causes to damp in walls. The appearance of damp in your walls is the usual case of bubbling of paint, wet marks, white powdery substance and staining. The causes? While each damp problem is fairly unique; causes symptoms and appearance can be quite similar, sometimes linked. Below are the popular causes
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