For most homeowners in the UK, a garage door represents not just a measure of security, safety and convenience, it also represents the owner’s style and design preference, especially since it dominates the facade of one’s home. For these reasons, it is essential for a prospective buyer to carefully choose his or her purchase. In doing so, the customer will be assured that it will be the one that perfectly complements his or her design and technical preferences. Let us examine the top reasons why timber garage doors are great investments for homeowners. (more…)

One of the banes of a home owner’s life can be condensation on the walls. Not only does it look unsightly but it can also cause much more serious problems such as damaged window frames and damp problems. Of course, these problems become worse and worse with time. The best thing to do is to fix them as soon as possible.Below are some of the causes and solutions of condensation on walls and how it can affect you and your home.

The main difficulty in tracing condensation is distinguishing it from penetrating damp. condensation on walls is caused when moisture in the air meets a cold surface. Obviously, rooms where steam gathers – bathrooms and kitchens – are most prone to it, particularly the outside walls, which are more likely to be cold. (more…)