Building Preservation

2402, 2025

How Do You Know If You Have Dry Rot?

February 24th, 2025|

If you have dry rot, timely treatment is crucial, as the cost of dry rot repairs can escalate into the thousands, and unfortunately, dry rot is rarely covered by insurance. We’ll cover the signs of dry rot in this guide, including how to prevent it from spreading through your home. 

403, 2021

New Case Study – Clyne Castle, Swansea – Roof Timber Beam End Repairs

March 4th, 2021|

We are pleased to present our latest case study featuring extensive roof timber beam end repairs to Clyne Castle in Swansea.

1104, 2019

New Case Study – Dry Rot Eradication, Cardiff

April 11th, 2019|

The Project: To investigate, and later eradicate, an attack of Wood Rotting Fungi to a domestic property in Rumney, Cardiff.

2203, 2018

New Case Study: Churchill Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham

March 22nd, 2018|

We are pleased to present our latest case study featuring Damp Proofing works to a domestic property in Birmingham.

411, 2016

On Site: Barn Conversion – Structural Anchoring, Waterproofing and Timber Treatment

November 4th, 2016|

Over recent months, Protectahome has been heavily involved in several stages of work to convert this unused barn in rural Monmouthshire into a countryside B&B getaway. Protectahome has completed Structural Repairs and Waterproofing on the project and we're now due to return for a third stage of works involving Timber Treatment.

2210, 2014

How NOT to Install a Remedial Damp Proof Course

October 22nd, 2014|

As damp proofing specialists, over the course of our 35 years trading, we have come across countless jobs where incorrect installation has been attempted by a non-specialist contractor or a contractor claiming to be a damp proofing specialist.

710, 2014

The Importance of Protecting Your Home as Wet Weather Arrives in the UK

October 7th, 2014|

The expected wet weather in October will place extra importance on maintaining Waterproofing and exterior drainage systems.

1604, 2014

Timber Treatment Work Completed at The Pantheon, Stourhead

April 16th, 2014|

Timber treatment work was completed at The Pantheon at Stourhead recently as part of an urgent repair project being undertaken by the National Trust. This important structure, set in the grounds of Stourhead House, was designed by famous architect Henry Flitcroft.

2811, 2013

Eradication of Dry Rot Completed At New Wetherspoons Site

November 28th, 2013|

Protectahome have recently completed the eradication of dry rot on a new Wetherspoons site in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, called the Pen Cob. The building, on Station Road, is a four storey mid-terraced property that is approximately 80 years old.

1809, 2013

Millions Complain of Damp in Privately Rented Accommodation

September 18th, 2013|

A recent survey shows that as many as 2.5million privately rented tenants are suffering from damp in their homes. The survey, undertaken by Shelter and British Gas last month, highlighted the increasing numbers of tenants that suffer from damp.

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