Opinion

Energy-efficiency retrofits don’t have to create damp and mould – but only if they are tackled in the right way

By Barrie Francis 2026-03-13T08:14:00

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Barrie Francis argues there is no need for retrofits to cause damp problems – providing the right steps are followed…

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