Green Grant Scheme – What we know so far
The Government’s new Green Grant Scheme went live at the end of September 2020. It will run until the end of March 2021. Within the FMB we have spoken a great deal about the scheme to try and gain a better understanding of how it will operate. It is not a...
The Visible Signs of Dampness
This blog covers Step 1 Dampness and is part 2 in a series of 20Although you cannot visibly see humidity, you will be sure to see the visible signs of dampness and mouldSigns of dampness internallyInternal humidity levels normally have to be high (at over 70 – 80%) to...
An Introduction To Moisture In Buildings
This blog covers Step 1 Dampness and is part 1 in a series of 20Did you know…. No defect will occur in a building without the effects of moistureMoisture in buildings is the most common problem to affect your home. It is important to understand that if dampness is not...
Words of Wisdom for a successful building project
There are various aspects to think about when you want to go ahead with an exciting project on your home but here a few words of wisdom to get you thinking… The price tag... An essential piece of advice when embarking on a home improvement project is not to be price...
Condensation in our home – The Facts
Condensation – understanding the problem... Now a days condensation in our homes seems to be a common problem. Normally, it is directly related to the type of heating, ventilation and insulation in the buildings. It is a common issue throughout the UK. Condensation is...
Cold House?
Does your house have the chill factor? We regularly get phone calls from home owners complaining about a cold house or a particularly cold area of a room. They’ve put up with it for so long but now want to know why it is occurring and what can be done to fix it. Here...
Radio advertising the Tiffin way…
Over the many years we have done many types of advertising but never have we reached the dizzy heights of radio advertising! Last year we decided to dabble in it with Heart. We had some fun with our companies splendid history with a little play at recording our own...
Our go to product…
Here at Tiffin’s we are passionate about finding ways to save energy in your homes and in turn saving you money. For this we’ve got just the product and we’ve been using it for a few years now. It has become our new best friend and it’s very popular with our clients...
Why Thermography is the Weapon of Choice…
Here at Tiffin's we are big advocates for the use of thermography in identifying building defects. Thermography helps us to see what we cannot see. Please see our article published this month, as seen in Listed Heritage, the members journal of the Listed Property...