The best building preservation company’s meet up. Leading building preservation specialists attended the Property Care Association (PCA), Northern regional meeting in Manchester yesterday. These regional meetings are a chance for PCA members to hear what the PCA is up to on their behalf and share ideas and best practice in building preservation. PCA chairman, […]
Damp caused by cavity wall insulation?
19 Jul 15 by
Damp caused by cavity wall insulation. The following post is a short review of the current situation regarding dampness caused by cavity wall insulation. However, what we need to address are the facts, which seem to be in short supply regarding this subject. Have you seen any damp caused by cavity wall insulation? I […]
Thermal images reveal Rising damp in winter – when the air is near saturated
14 Feb 15 by
Thermal properties of masonry induced by the effects of long term rising damp? Oh yes. The image below is of one of my favorite gables in North Leeds. I often visit the estate and have watched the wall for many years in all seasons. In winter rising damp can be very visible […]
Thermal imaging for damp diagnosis
07 Dec 14 by
Is thermal imaging helpful for damp diagnosis? This is a question I’ve thought about quite a bit over the past few years. Damp diagnosis is one of my passions so of course the prospect of another damp diagnostic ‘toy’ appealed to me. However, at several thousand pounds for a half-decent model and bearing […]
Thermal imaging for damp diagnosis – basic competance required
31 May 14 by
Thermal imaging for damp diagnosis – basic competence …or, getting into building thermography – a review of the TCL (Thermographic Consultancy Ltd) category 1 training process. Thermal imaging is fairly new to me. I was introduced to the concept of thermal imaging for damp diagnosis in 2011, via the Property Care […]