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Permanent, full-time role Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Based: Paisley, covering Central Scotland Basic salary of £31,200 plus pension, life insurance, and health care. Requirements: As a Joiner Technician, you’ll be serving our customers across...

What is rising damp? Rising damp is the common name for water that seeps through a building's fabric and brick walls after being absorbed from the nearby ground. We refer to this mechanism as capillary action. If you have rising damp in your home,...

What is dry rot? Dry rot is considered the most harmful type of fungal degradation found in buildings. It attacks the wood in buildings and eats the components that give the wood its strength. Even without a source of moisture, dry rot can spread...

What is mould? A specific type of fungus called mould grows from spores carried by the air. Mould typically thrives in warm, humid environments with little airflow, which is why loft areas and bathrooms in homes are frequently affected. Mould on...

What is condensation? Condensation is the transformation of water vapour into liquid. The process is the opposite of evaporation, in which liquid water turns into a vapour. When moisture in the air comes into touch with a cold surface, like a...