Moisture and damp is the enemy of any property. Able to gradually penetrate the fabric of the building it is responsible for rot, degradation, new and aggravated health issues for the occupants and a whole host of costly remedial work. Prevention is better than cure and providing a house with adequate and effective ventilation is [...]
Outlining the Regulations The Building (Scotland) Regulations - Domestic Cavities should be vented to the outside air by installing ventilators with at least 300mm² free opening area at 1.2m maximum centres. Precipitation can penetrate the outer leaf of an external wall and cavities are normally drained through weep holes. These weep holes can also provide [...]
