Condensation on windows in colder months can lead to damage, but distinguishing between regular condensation and rising damp can be tricky. Damp experts advise looking for mould growth, salt deposits, and other signs like peeling paint or wallpaper to identify rising damp. To combat condensation, experts recommend using dehumidifiers, fans, weather stripping seals, and moving plants away from windows.
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Eyesight rules for UK motorists ‘ineffective and unsafe’, inquest finds
Coroner's Call for Action on Motorist Vision StandardsAn inquest into the deaths of four individuals killed by drivers with impaired vision in northern England revealed that the enforcement of visual legal standards for motorists is deemed "ineffective and unsafe." Dr. James Adeley, the HM senior coroner for Lancashire, has formally addressed the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, urging immediate measures to prevent similar fatalities in the future. This report highlights the critical need for improved regulations...
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