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How to dry out a room after a leak

10 July 2019

Flooding is without a doubt a problem on the increase in the UK. What used to be an infrequent occurrence now appears to be happening...

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Wet rot found in a church in Lancashire

13 June 2019

Built in the late 17th century, this timber frame church was built to serve the growing population of Lancashire. Once a physical representation of the...

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Mould growth found in a loft in Manchester

6 June 2019

Mould can be a major pain point for thousands of homeowners throughout the UK. It’s important to not only accurately identify the cause but to...

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Damage to a barn conversion in Kent caused by woodworm

1 May 2019

Ashford is a market town in mid-Kent, on the southern edge of a big Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, filled with the chalk hills of...

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Damp problem leads to Dry rot outbreak

21 March 2014

Timberwise Oxford were called out recently to a mid-terrace property in Oxford that appeared to be suffering with dampness. The property had a damp smell that appeared...

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How Wood Wasps Can Affect Your Property?

23 August 2013

What is a Wood wasp? The Horntail also generally known as the ‘Giant Wood Wasp’ or even ‘Greater Horntail’ which is a large sawfly, is...

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Surveyors Fotofile: Dry rot fruiting body

28 June 2013

There are tell-tale signs of dry rot such as damaged timber, spore dust, white mycelium and fruiting bodies. Some amazing pictures today from one of...

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Identifying the Differences between Wet rot and Dry rot

18 April 2013

A question that we get asked frequently by clients who discover a form of fungal decay in their property is “What’s the difference between dry rot and...

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