Month: November 2017

New Moisture Metres

Detecting dampness is at the core of our business and as engineers and building surveyors, we are only as good as our equipment. Tracing dampness and damage from a leak requires investigative skills and the latest equipment so provide ‘Protimeter Surveymaster’ moisture metres to all of our assessors. Our new metres have advanced Amphenol sensors. As with tradition metres there are two prongs at the front that can be inserted

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How to Prevent Water Pipes Freezing and Bursting

It’s that time of year again when the bookies start speculating about a cold winter. The last big freeze in Ireland was in December 2010. It thawed out on new year’s day 2011 and we were very busy with claims. The majority of problems were pipes freezing in the attic space. As we all know water will expand when it freezes, with enough strength to split or burst a pipe (see

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Ideal Homes 2017

PCLA recently exhibited at the Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show. With an attendance of over 26,425 high calibre visitors, and a satisfaction rate of 91%, the show was a resounding success overall. Key Facts for October 2017 Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show Attendance 26,425 Exhibitor Satisfaction 91% Demographic ABC1 78% Owner Occupier 85% 1st Buyer 6% Self Build 8% Business Activity Home Extension/Improvement 29% Interior Design & Décor 22% Furnishings

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