From Damp Walls to Dry Homes: Unmasking the True Causes of Damp

The Main Factors Behind Rising Damp: Unveiling the Culprits

Rising damp, and damp in general is a common and persistent problem that affects countless buildings worldwide. Estimates suggest that rising damp affects around 20-50% of all buildings in Spain. It involves the upward movement of groundwater through porous building...
Cork Lime and Clay

Cork Lime and Clay

The Oldest Known Use of Lime, Clay, and Cork Plaster The oldest known use of a lime, clay, and cork plaster mix dates back to around 7,500 BC in Ain Ghazal, Jordan and Çatalhöyük, Turkey. At these sites, lime plaster was used on a large scale for covering walls,...