What is Efflorescence? Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit, and usually appears on the surfaces of bricks, masonry or concrete and is visible to the naked eye. Aesthetically it takes the appearance of a white powdery substance. Although this can be a concern for building owners, efflorescence is predominantly an aesthetic issue and will not affect […]

Jake has joined JDR Racing for his second season in the Pirelli junior superstock 600 class on board his Yamaha R6.   JDR Racing are a massively established team in the paddock, equipped with the best mechanics and technical support plus a hospitality unit for dining and relaxing on an evening. To read more see here Bradley […]

What is Dry Rot?  Serpula Lacrymans, otherwise known as Dry Rot is a type of fungi that grows on timber.  There are six groups of fungi that are generally recognised to grow on timber, which include Brown Rots, White Rots, Soft Rots, Stains, Moulds and Plaster Fungi.  Only brown and white rot breaks down timber […]

The BM team tuned into the 2021 RICS Dilapidations Forum Annual Conference, uniquely held online due to CV-19 but as ever, very informative.  A number of useful insights into the likely impacts of CV-19 and changes in legislation on dilapidations claims, as well as discussions surrounding relevant topics such as cladding and building safety, MEES […]