The Siphon The damp siphon was supposed to cure dampness in a masonry wall. It’s a method proposed by Professor Achille Knapen, as a result of his research and experiments. In Paris, you can see the siphons on the external joints of significant historic buildings (see photos). The idea was introduced into the UK around 1919
These Rentokil plaques, from a 1960 damp-proof course system that did not work, are a mystery to some surveyors. They are often associated with 1960s damp-proof course systems. Many find the 1960 damp proof course system failure to be perplexing. The first thing to understand is that the above system is not a damp-proof course or
The Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum) is a type of woodworm that belongs to the family Anobiidae. Despite its name, the term “common” with emphasis on ‘furniture’ is misleading, as this beetle primarily resides in the sapwood of structural and joinery timber. The larvae bore into the sapwood and then pupate into adult beetles. When
Excess water in the air of a building is a significant problem Mould and condensation risks are most significant in ground-floor buildings. The highest amount of condensation and mould growth occurs in flats, bungalows, and basements. The surrounding landscape and weather will affect it. Buffering Buffering excess damp air in a single-storey property is lower.
