Exterior waterproofing solutions can be the most intrusive and the costliest. They usually require excavation, repair to the ...

Spring’s return to DFW brings unpredictable weather. Learn how to storm-proof your home and prepare for foundation repairs.

Matt Clark’s Northern Basement Systems has offered basement waterproofing, crawl space moisture control and foundation repair ...

The warm weather can bring ants, moths, mice and all manner of unpleasant critters out to play – experts explain how to keep ...

Ewan McGregor has submitted a planning application in a bid to replace a crumbling old roof at his listed Scots mansion as part of a multi-million pound renovation. The Trainspotting star wants ...

Is your basement leaky, musty or damp? It doesn’t have to stay that way! Richard Greig from Aquatech Waterproofing has more on how they can help.

The law will come into effect in October and will target social landlords, requiring them to address damp and mould hazards within fixed ... changes have also coincided with the rise of draught ...

LEOMINSTER — Standing at the doorway to a small bathroom in her basement, Carrie Noseworthy ... to know for sure that their house was climate-proof. It was an expensive undertaking: The cost ...

but it’s usually stopped from causing damage by a barrier called a damp-proof course or damp-proof membrane (see image below). Newer houses will have both, as they are a requirement of building ...

Excavating a new basement or extending an existing one will require planning permission. Building regulations – which cover fire escapes, ventilation and damp proofing – apply to all types of work. If ...

Another person recounted finding a 4m x 6m space behind their kitchen wall in a basement flat ... Could be pricy especially if damp proofing is needed but could be a nice little addition!" ...

“Of all the different risks–fire, wind, hail–the most likely threat to your home is water in your basement,” says Marc Tannous, agency manager at Allstate Canada. With flood risks increasing each year ...