Leaks in flat roofs and terraces: diagnosis and repair
Stains on the top-floor ceiling? Find out why water rarely gets in where the stain appears, how the diagnosis is made and which waterproofing systems give a lasting fix.
Spalling concrete and exposed rebar: reinforcement corrosion explained
Balconies and columns with cracking concrete and rust? Understand carbonation and chlorides, how the diagnosis is made and how to repair to EN 1504 — without patches that fall off again.
Condensation and mould at home: why they appear and how to get rid of them
Black patches in corners and on the ceiling, wet windows in the morning? Understand the physics of condensation, thermal bridges and the ventilation and insulation solutions that end mould for good.
Cracks in walls: which are serious and how to repair them
Shrinkage, thermal movement, settlement or corrosion? Learn to read a crack, monitor it and tell when it is cosmetic and when you need an engineer.
Rising damp in walls: how to identify it and fix it for good
Damp patches at the base of walls, white salts and crumbling render? Learn to tell rising damp from condensation and leaks, how to confirm the diagnosis and which solutions work.