Winter can be a particularly bad time for condensation problems in London homes. Your house may not be as well ventilated as usual—say, if you’re keeping windows closed more often–and the stark contrast between the inside and outside temperatures can be a trigger for condensation. If condensation becomes too plentiful it can lead to damp,…
Most of us think of concrete as a modern material, and associate it with buildings constructed from the 20th century onward, but in fact it’s been around for a long time. So if you think concrete has no place in a period home, we aim to persuade you to think again. Concrete is a material…
There has been a breathtaking variety of materials used for building over the course of history. On the whole, building materials have steadily improved as societies have learned more about architecture and how to make consistently sound constructions. Remarkably though, some properties remain from the days when people tried to cut corners with cheaper materials.…