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 [ ![Damp in your living room or bedroom? Here’s how to identify the cause and when you should call in an expert](https://protector.be/images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-vochtproblemen-in-huis.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-vochtproblemen-in-huis.jpg?width=300&height=230) ](https://protector.be/en/blog/damp-in-your-living-room-or-bedroom)

### [Damp in your living room or bedroom? Here’s how to identify the cause and when you should call in an expert](https://protector.be/en/blog/damp-in-your-living-room-or-bedroom)

 26/05/2026Mould in a corner. A wall that feels cold even when the heating is on. A musty smell that won't go away, no matter how often you ventilate. Moisture problems in living spaces affect air quality, your family's health and the structure of your home.

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 [ ![Spotting damaged joists: when your floor or roof is genuinely at risk](https://protector.be/images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-houtconstructie.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-houtconstructie.jpg?width=300&height=230) ](https://protector.be/en/blog/spotting-damaged-joists)

### [Spotting damaged joists: when your floor or roof is genuinely at risk](https://protector.be/en/blog/spotting-damaged-joists)

 16/04/2026A floor that gives way under your step. A beam that yields under your thumb. Your load-bearing structure is sending you a signal — and that signal won't go away on its own. Every week of delay increases the damage and doubles the repair costs.

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 [ ![How to spot woodworm: 5 signs you shouldn’t ignore and what you should do now](https://protector.be/images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-houtworm-behandeling.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-houtworm-behandeling.jpg?width=300&height=230) ](https://protector.be/en/blog/how-to-spot-woodworm)

### [How to spot woodworm: 5 signs you shouldn’t ignore and what you should do now](https://protector.be/en/blog/how-to-spot-woodworm)

 27/03/2026Woodworms attack wooden beams and structures from the inside, recognizable by small holes and fine wood dust, and can, without professional treatment, lead to structural damage.

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 [ ![Rising damp: causes, identification and the right solution for your home](https://protector.be/images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-opstijgend-vocht.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-opstijgend-vocht.jpg?width=300&height=230) ](https://protector.be/en/blog/rising-damp)

### [Rising damp: causes, identification and the right solution for your home](https://protector.be/en/blog/rising-damp)

 24/02/2026Rising damp is ground moisture that travels upward through walls by capillary action, recognizable by damp patches, salts and peeling finishes, and can only be permanently resolved with a professional wall injection.

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 [ ![Recognising and eliminating dry rot: causes, risks and the right approach](https://protector.be/images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-huiszwam.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/nieuwsberichten/protector-blog-huiszwam.jpg?width=300&height=230) ](https://protector.be/en/blog/recognising-eliminating-dry-rot)

### [Recognising and eliminating dry rot: causes, risks and the right approach](https://protector.be/en/blog/recognising-eliminating-dry-rot)

 07/01/2026Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is the most aggressive wood-destroying fungus found in residential buildings.

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