CSTDB Timber module examination day in South Shields I was in South Shields today as part of a Property Care Association team of examiners. The PCA group included Mike Bromley and David Hockey. Our venue was South Tyneside Homes in South Shields, where there were ten staff sitting the timber infestations module of […]
How to write a damp and timber report (CSRT revision)
05 Oct 14 by
Fundamentals of damp and timber reports (CSRT revision) or, How to write a damp and timber report. This article is for those wishing to produce damp and timber reports of an acceptable standard. Clearly a book could be written on how to write a damp and timber report, but for now I am […]
Property Care Association course – timber identification for surveyors
01 Apr 13 by
A great day of learning at the Property Care HQ – as usual! The PCA have a great suite of courses in timber infestation and damp diagnosis. Dry Rot, wet rots and all woodworm species are covered. This year the program has been strengthened with a course dedicated to the visual identification of timber […]
BT Preservation & Brick-Tie reach 26 years of service
07 Aug 12 by
It’s amazing to think that BT Preservation was incorporated 26 years ago, it seems like yesterday. Dad, brother Stuart and I wanted to take our damp proofing firm (Yorkshire Dampcourse), into wall ties and we chose to start a new subsidiary. Brick-Tie Limited was the result and soon we started using the trading name […]
Property Care Association launch official CPD scheme – hurray!
22 Feb 12 by
The PCA have launched a CPD scheme for members to subscribe to. I have my card and am already totting up the points for the year. 25 points are needed annually to remain ‘current’ and I have 12 thus far. These are from the 6 hour mould seminar with Caoimhin Connell for the PCA […]