Exact identification is critical when trying to determine the extent of the attack and the type of treatments required. Common furniture beetle -Anobium punctatum This insect is by far the most common. Attacks sapwood of softwood and European hardwoods. The attack is most severe in damp and fast-growing timbers. Round holes approximately 1.5 - 2mm
Building surveyors must be aware that moisture meters and other methods used to identify the presence of moisture in building materials do not differentiate between dampness from various sources. Therefore, it is essential to consider all potential causes of dampness before concluding. BS 6576:2005 +A1:2012 is the Code of Practice for diagnosing damp in walls.Causes
Throughout the years, there have been numerous cases of cavity wall distress in the UK, which can be attributed to the corrosion of metal ties. This distress often presents itself as bulging, cracking, leaking, or in severe cases, the collapse of walls under high wind loads. It has become apparent that this issue could potentially