The Exterior Problems That Actually Cause Damp and Mould

Flaking paint, cracked render, defected silicone, poor flashing are all major problems to a properties exterior health which can cause damp and mould.
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Flaking paint, cracked render, defected silicone, poor flashing are all major problems to a properties exterior health which can cause damp and mould.

Renovation work on a Southampton property in SO30 uncovered nitrate contamination hidden behind the original plaster. Here's how it was diagnosed, and the full process used to treat it for good.

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