High water consumption The three main causes of high water consumption are: A dripping tap A running toilet Pipe leaks How to test for internal pipe leaks Ensure that high water consumption is not caused by pipe leaks, pressure release valves, dripping taps or running toilets. Close all internal taps, including the stopcock at the […]

While a sprawling tree or landscaped lawn might look stunning above ground, their root systems might be causing serious problems underground. Tree roots are one of the many causes of blocked drains, pipes and sewer systems. What do roots do to drains? Roots grow in search of nutrients in the soil, including water and oxygen.

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Article Credit: www. justtrees.co.za  Johannesburg residents don’t just benefit from the aesthetic beauty of our “man-made forest”. Nature is so mentally restorative that it gives our minds a rest from the forced, direct attention that modern life and urban environments increasingly call for. It also relieves mental fatigue, and can bring down cortisol levels in

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Weeping tiles, rising damp or damp walls Common household plumbing problems that can get out of hand. Signs of damp inside a house include: A damp and musty smell The appearance of mould or mildew on walls, floors or ceilings Walls, floors or ceilings that feel cold or damp  Dark or discoloured patches on walls

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