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Lovingly restored

A lot of people will deliberately buy a property in poor condition so that they can enjoy the task of saving it and putting it back to a good state of repair. Buying one that has already been 'done' is a high risk though.
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Retrofitting thermal upgrades of older buildings - a note of caution

Our older buildings are a sustainable resource but it is a significant challenge to bring them up to a decent level of energy efficiency. Mistakes are being made and there are some lessons to be learned.
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Condensation in older buildings

Condensation is increasingly becoming one of the most frequently experienced moisture issues. It surprises some homeowners that condensation risks can still occur after thermal upgrades.
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Preparing an older building for the autumn and winter

It is always best to be prepared before the weather changes too much. Increased rainfall and weather extremes are a reality that we are all learning to cope with. There are some relatively simple tasks which you can do to help your building over the autumn and winter months
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Hot weather routine for traditional buildings

Occupying any building in very hot weather can sometimes be a struggle. However, there are some wonderful advantages of traditional building construction which can work to the benefit of an occupier if some simple rules are followed.
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Spray Foam Insulation - an update

There is still considerable uncertainty about how homeowners are impacted by the use of spray foam insulation products. This Blog provides a timely update on the subject, but it is still developing and there is not yet an agreed position within the property sector.
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