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There are many advantages to cavity wall insulation and it has grown popular in Irish households in recent years. This form of insulation is installed mainly for the reduction of heat loss that is escaping through the cavity between the walls. Homeowners have seen a reduction in heat loss, the prevention of mould and even […]

At Acorn Property Preservation, we are Certified Surveyors in Remedial Treatment (C.S.R.T) for damp and timber problems. Our Certified Qualifications are awarded by the Property Care Association in Cambridge, the largest trade body for damp proofing and the wood protection industry. With our experience and knowledge, we can assist you in safeguarding your most valuable […]

Asthma is a big concern where damp conditions and mould are present. Ireland has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world. If there is mould and damp in a home, the residents are more likely to have respiratory infections, asthma and allergies. Who is effected by mould? Babies and young children The […]

Many people often confuse condensation and dampness but they are in fact quite different. There are several reasons why there may be dampness in a property and it is usually related to building defects. Some common defects are: Cracking of walls No chimney cap Missing roof slates Defective seals around windows and doors Unstable foundations […]

Rising damp is the upward movement of moisture in walls as a result of water beside or underneath the wall travelling by capillary action (the suction of water through small cracks in stone or brick). This causes issues when the moisture penetrates finishes and materials in the interior of the house. Often this moisture will […]

At Acorn Property Preservation, we have Certified Surveyors in Remedial Treatment (C.S.R.T) for damp and timber problems. With our experience and knowledge, we can assist you in safeguarding your most valuable assets. We can protect you from future costs resulting from excessive moisture, wood boring insects or wood rotting fungi that can attack the walls […]