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 […]
25th aniversary newsletter is full of damp proofing,wall tie and structural repair jobs from 2011
17 Feb 12 by
It’s just over 25 years since I started Brick-Tie and our forth annual newsletter showcases a handfull of jobs done over the past year including specialist structural repairs to commercial buildings, cintec and helifix tie work, conservation work and news on more training and awards for my team. Click here to view pdf.. I’m very […]
Spray Foam for a grade 2 listed building in Yorkshire..good idea?
21 Dec 11 by
A large roof can take some looking after. One way which has been promoted to help keep slates in place is foam, sprayed on the underside of the slates and laths. many don’t like it…it just seems wrong. Especially in this case when it’s been used in an 18th century grade 2 listed building in […]
Rising Damp – the inevitable rise of moisture through masonry.
17 Dec 11 by
Our houses are built from stone or brick, usually bonded in cement or lime mortar. These materials soak up water, whether from the exposed surface when it rains or from the ground, after all, they are embedded in the soil. Rain is sporadic and interspersed with sunshine and wind, so the effects of rainwater penetration […]
Lascar Data Pad review for damp diagnosis junkies.
08 Dec 11 by
Condensation problems are growing, as are mould issues and complaints. Those of us involved in damp diagnosis sometimes use data logging equipment to measure humidity and temperature in and outside houses, to help build a picture of why condensation and mould is happening. I use Lascar data loggers and have just bought Lascar’s latest offering; […]