Why condensation is frequently confused with rising damp

Condensation is formed from airborne moisture (atmospheric water) turning from water vapour to liquid. Naturally occurring there is moisture in air at all times. When air cools/expands it is unable to hold moisture (water is heavier than air) meaning tiny droplets of water are formed. Condensation within the home is caused by changing temperatures.  Water vapour constantly floats around your home and is fairly innocuous…

If you have a basement conversation in your home, guaranteed you will have an active sump pump (ground water) and/or foul pump (foul water). A sump pump is key to keeping your home dry, particularly your basement. A sump pump discharges water from accumulating in your basement. A foul water pump is designed to collect foul water from basements and/or ground floor extensions. A typical application would be…

Extra space is something that many home owners desire but often that means adding a conservatory or a loft conversion. David Symes of Delta Membrane Systems Limited looks at the basement alternative. While it may not be the most obvious option for extending a home, basements can be a cost-effective, spacious and comfortable solution to space demands and it is easier to achieve than many imagine. Basements fall into…

A BBA Certificate is a mark of quality, safety and reliability of a products used in the construction industry. A BBA Certificate provides reassurance that a product is fit for purpose and has passed a series of rigorous and comprehensive assessments (laboratory tests, on site evaluations, quality management checks and inspections of production). The BBA (The British Board of Agrément) was established in 1966 with a view to develop…