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Get YouTube Views For Your Video Fast
Do you want to try video marketing but aren't sure what to do? Do you need solid tips in order to start? The advice in this article below can assist you. Continue reading to improve your video marketing skills you have.
You can't have too many videos as you can. You should always be uploading new videos constantly so that you give your viewers to come back and see. This also broadens your exposure on the Internet and draws in new viewers.
You can't expect viewers to watch videos under 20 minutes. You can go that time if you are showing your audience how a very in-depth how-to video. If you just want to get your name out there or give them a deal, stay under 10 minutes.
Ensure that you have optimized your videos for the search engines. You must make sure to include any targeted keywords too.You should put in contact information so that people can reach you.
Production value doesn't have to be the most important consideration in producing your video marketing content. You won't get a fortune to produce a high quality video.Even large companies like Dell made tons of sales.
You should include screenshots of your web pages in your video. This gives viewers a feel for your website's layout. Screenshots are also a great tool to use when you're doing a demonstration video. Just save the screenshot you want and utilize video editing programs to incorporate it into your video.
Working with a team can be a smart way to develop video content. You can use friends, as you may decide that friends, family members or other acquaintances are well-suited to the task.
People search mostly online for how-to do or accomplish something. Once they're aware of your expertise, they will continue to check out what you may have to offer.
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Keep YouTube at the forefront of your video marketing strategy. You should begin your video marketing efforts on this site. It gives you free video hosting. You can also get immediate exposure to a large number of viewers.
If you are using the video to tempt people to buy a product and/or service, make sure to include a link in the video description. This link is ideally within the actual video player. Doing it this way will keep the link with the video even when embedded.
If you plan to create a video, make sure the topic is really interesting to you.
Video marketing is not as difficult as it seems. You just have to start using the preceding advice in your marketing strategy. The Internet is filled with people who enjoy watching videos. You can start attracting those people today.


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Dr Figdor has been working as a specialist in endodontics for over 25 years. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Science in 1980, a Masters Degree in Endodontics from Melbourne University in 1984 and a PhD in 2002 from the University of Umeå, Sweden. As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, he became Australia's first endodontist to be awarded a highly specialised Diploma in Endodontics. Dr Figdor has a special research interest in endodontic microbiology and is also a Fellow of the Australian Society for Microbiology.
He has dozens of published scientific papers in the endodontic literature and is a referee for numerous dental, microbiology and endodontic journals. Dr Figdor is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board and Editorial Board of several international journals. He teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Melbourne University and is a visiting scientist at Monash University. Dr John and many of the team at Freedom Dental have been referring our patients to Dr Figdor for over 10 years.

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Allia meaning supreme and outstanding in Hebrew, represents the qualities that define each piece of jewelry from designer duo Payal and Anuja Kedia.
The Allia collection is known for its exquisite faceted gemstones in unique shapes and color combinations. The contemporary yet classic styles include long chain necklaces, statement earrings, and bold rings that include the signature translucent and opaque gemstones that are bezeled in 18 K gold.
Growing up in Thailand and India, the Kedia sisters draw from their rich Indian hertiage and bring the intricate culture to their style and design aesthetic.


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Dr. Prince Bull of Durham, N.C., to Begin New Post at GWU on July 1
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Officials at Gardner-Webb University are thrilled to announce that Dr. Prince Bull has been appointed as the new dean of the GWU School of Education beginning July 1. Bull replaces Dr. Doug Eury, who retired from the post last summer. Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Bruce Boyles has served as interim dean since last August.
"It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the dean of the School of Education to build upon the legacy of Gardner-Webb University," Bull stated. "I would like to thank the leadership of Gardner-Webb University for trusting me with this awesome leadership role. All praise and thanks to God."
Bull, who currently lives in Durham, N.C., is a professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), where he has served since 2008. With over 25 years of leadership experience in both higher education and the public school system, Bull was recently awarded a grant by the UNC system to develop the first competency-based education (CBE) degree program in elementary education and middle grades education in the UNC system.
He is a Quality Matters certified peer reviewer and online facilitator. In 2012, he received the NCCU Teaching Excellence Award. Bull has authored Understanding Technology Integration to Prepare Millennial Students for 21st Century Education (2010), as well as numerous articles and other publications. In addition to an active research program, Bull is in demand as a keynote speaker and workshop leader, especially in the areas of educational technology and teaching modalities.
"I am grateful for the tireless work of the search committee and especially grateful to Dr. Bruce Boyles for the exceptional leadership he has provided to the School of Education over these last several months as interim dean," shared Dr. Ben Leslie, GWU provost and executive vice president. "We look forward to Dean Bull's leadership in the School of Education as Gardner-Webb University continues to advance its signature program of support for North Carolina teacher education and educational leadership."
Boyles wholeheartedly agrees with Leslie's sentiments. "We are excited to welcome Dr. Bull as the new dean for the School of Education," he affirmed. "He has strong experience as a public school teacher and administrator as well as service in higher education. He has designed and led programs that have made a significant difference in the lives of students both at the university level and in the schools and districts where they serve. His expertise will be an asset for the School of Education and for Gardner-Webb University, and we look forward to having him join us."
Bull's extensive education and degrees include Bachelor of Arts in History/Law and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Sierra Leone (Freetown, Sierra Leone), a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Supervision and a Master of Education in Special Education from North Carolina Central University. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from North Carolina State University (Raleigh, N.C.).
"I look forward with great anticipation to working with students, staff, faculty and administrators," Bull reflected, "to implement innovative programs designed to produce the next generation of transformative and socially-responsive, highly-qualified educators to meet the needs of North Carolina and beyond."
Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university that prepares students to become critical thinkers, effective leaders and compassionate servants in the global community. Emphasizing a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics, Gardner-Webb ignites learning and service opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.


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Another delightful story by a very talented craftsman. Orwell writes about things that had, or were, making an impression on his mind. They are things that interest him. But in writing about them he weaves together a most interesting account of life around him. For instance, he obviously wants to say something about people brought up in the Christian faith who accept it without thinking. So he introduces us to a character named Dorothy. She is so isolated from the world - knows nothing of what life is really like - sews, and visits, and produces plays - tries to give a word of encouragement to everyone - if she is thinking of 'wrong' things she pricks herself with a pin as an act of penance. Suddenly, however, she looses her memory and wanders from home. This is the beginning of an entirely different series of life experiences. She falls in with three young vagabonds - begs and steals food - spends several weeks 'hopping' in Kent - a night on a bench in Trafalgar Square - is arrested - spends time in jail - takes a post as a teacher in a private school - eventually goes back to her village. A changed person. Her faith has gone - her prayers are now just for show - she no longer pricks herself with the pin - and although outwardly she seems the same she no longer believes.
Orwell deals with pay and the condition of the hop pickers. His descriptions are riveting. They are so good that I could see the scenes before my very eyes. Then he deals with the condition of beggars - that is the poor in the Capital who have been reduced to begging. He moves on to the state of the private schools. He thunders at this with all his might. He hates the capitalist approach: people making money out of those they teach with no interest in the children at all.
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Lee Jinki (이진기), born December 14, 1989 (age 20) , better known by his stage name Onew (온유). He was born in the city of Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The leader and oldest member in the group, he was discovered at the "2006 S.M. Academy Casting". Onew collaborated with Lee Hyun Ji, former member of project group Banana Girl, for his song "Vanilla Love". He was also featured in a duet, entitled One Year Later "1년 後", with Girls' Generation member Jessica for their mini-album Tell Me Your Wish
Kim Jonghyun (김종현), born April 8, 1990 (age 19), commonly known as Jonghyun, is the main vocalist in the group. He was born and raised in Seoul. He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. Casting System". Before debuting with Shinee, Jonghyun sang a duet, "Wrongly Given Love" (交错的爱), with Zhang Liyin for her debut Chinese album I Will.
Kim Kibum (김기범), born September 23, 1991 (age 18), better known by his stage name Key (키), is one of the rappers in the group. He was born and raised in Daegu. He was a gifted varsity water-skier at Dae Gu Young Shin Middle School. He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting". Before debuting with Shinee, Key appeared in Super Junior's Wonder Boy MV as an extra dancer. Key was featured in label-mate 's solo "Xiahtic". In 2010 Key was featured in label mates The TRAX korean mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1" the song is called "치유 (Healing)". Later that year it was announced that Key would have a small part in Girls' Generation's song "Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)" ("화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)"), which was featured in their second studio album Oh!.
Choi Minho (최민호), born December 9, 1991 (age 18), commonly known as Minho, is the other rapper in group. He was born and raised in Incheon. He was discovered at the "2006 S.M. Casting System". Before debuting with Shinee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's "Seoul Collection F/W 08-09" in March. He has also appeared in Girls' Generation's music video " title="Gee (Girls' Generation song)">Gee".
Lee Taemin (이태민), born July 18, 1993 (age 16), commonly known as Taemin, is the main dancer of the group. He was born and raised in Seoul. He is the youngest member in group. He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting ". Taemin debuted as an actor in the sitcom Taehee-Hyekyo-Jihyun! (Korean: "태희혜교지현이!").
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Skin loses natural elasticity for various common reasons like aging, over exposure of sun, even rapid weight loss and innate causes like pregnancy also can cause shaggy skin over the time. In different parts of the world, people go for even cosmetic surgeries for skin tightening. Fortunately there are some effective home remedies that we can suggest for skin tightening.
Coconut oil for skin tightening
- Massage coconut oil in the desired part of your skin. Smoothly massage for up to 5 to 10 minutes.
- Oil massage is best suited before going to bed. You can leave it overnight to soak properly in the skin and to endure better effects.
Vitamin E oil for skin tightening
- Purchase good quality Vitamin E capsule. Pinch several capsules to take the oil from inside and massage in the sagging skin.
- Massage up to 5 to 10 minutes for best result.
Olive oil for skin tightening
- Olive oil is one of the best remedies to keep moisture into the skin.
- Use olive oil after taking shower while the skin is still soft.
- Massage for several minutes.
White of Egg for skin tightening
- Take one egg white and bit properly to make it watery.
- You can apply this egg white mask directly into the face or other parts of the body or you can also add few drops of honey with it to keep the moisture in it.
Aloe Vera gel for skin tightening
- Cut an aloe Vera leaf open and extract the gel inside it.
- Gently massage the aloe gel wherever you need in the skin.
- Leave for 30 minutes before rinsing off.
Multani Mitti for skin tightening
Multani Mitti (Fuller's earth) is a wonderful natural cleanser, it clears hidden dirt in the skin and at the same time toned the sagging skin.
- Add rose water and honey with Mutani Mitti to make a thick paste.
- Apply the pack in the face and neck.
- Let it dry before rinsing it off.
Yogurt for skin tightening
Yogurt face mask is widely used to shrink skin pores, therefore skin tightening. Using yogurt mask regularly also help to grow a natural glow in the skin.
- Take 2-3 table spoon of yogurt.
- Mix several drops of honey and lemon juice with it.
- Apply the mask with a brush properly in the whole face and neck area.
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The month of November has just begun, but department stores all over the country are already preparing for the holiday shopping season. Holiday shoppers are starting early to take advantage of pre-season discounts, and the pressure to find the perfect gift is bearing down on consumers. Shopping early is one way to find great deals and save money—and in this economy, most consumers could use all the savings they can get. Start with a plan to make your holiday shopping experience quick, painless, and affordable.
Go with what you know
Shopping for friends and family can feel like a chore, especially around the holidays. But most people are creatures of habit—hobbies like cooking or sports; or pastimes like reading, can make choosing gifts less time-consuming. For those people in your life, shopping should be easy: find something affordable that will allow them to pursue their hobbies. And if you're stuck, websites like Gifts.com's Personality Profiler allow you to plug in information about your gift recipient and find gift ideas based on their personalities, making shopping fast and fun.
Budget bling
It's hard to go wrong with a well-chosen piece of jewelry for a holiday gift—but most holiday shoppers have less to spend than in previous years. Many jewelry stores are offering items at $100 or less for shoppers who want to give inexpensive, but dazzling trinkets to their loved ones. Instead of going to a brick-and-mortar store, try shopping online first for deals; with so many stores offering free shipping, shopping for jewelry online can be a great way to avoid the shopping season crowds.
Smarter gift cards
Gift cards can be the perfect gift for people with eclectic taste, or for teens and younger adults who want to shop for themselves. But gift cards have also gotten a bad rap over the past few years; and while there are laws that no longer allow hidden fees and short expiration dates, many merchants still attach usage and inactivity fees to their gift cards. To avoid fees, do a little shopping before you settle on a card, reading the usage policies and rules. Department stores like Target and Macy's offer cards with little or no fees, and no expiration dates—and online merchants like Amazon offer electronic gift cards that can be used anywhere on their site. Giving electronic gift cards also reduces the risk of the card being lost or stolen.
Holiday shopping doesn't have to be the same headache every year. Shoppers who get a head start on deals, search for gifts that fit their recipients' tastes, and try new options for gifting can make their holiday shopping seasons a little shorter and easier. And if your gifts get rave reviews this year, you'll get ideas for next year as well.


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Valleta Megaways
Blueprint gaming presents Valletta Megaways, a mighty online slot that comes with an astonishing 15,625 ways to win. Grab your armour and prepare for battle! Blueprint gaming presents Valletta Megaways, a mighty online slot that comes with an astonishing 15,625 ways to win. Grab your armour and prepare for battle!
Aside from that huge number of win ways, Valletta Megaways comes with a Free Spins feature and the Valletta Streak feature, which is a win streak feature whereby winning combos are held in place whilst the reels re-spin. It's all going on in this action-packed slot – so take your place among the ranks of warriors.
How to play
Use the up and down arrows to set your bet, then hit SPIN when you're ready for action. There's also an AUTOPLAY function if you'd rather let the reels spin automatically for a set number of spins. Have fun!
This 6-reel game uses the Megaways mechanic, which makes it possible for each reel to randomly generate between 2 and 5 symbols to give you up to 15,625 ways to win.
Modifier Feature
During the base game, there's a modifier feature that can randomly trigger to award 1 of these modifiers:
- Bonus symbols: extra Scatter symbols are added to the reels, increasing the chance of triggering a bonus
- Wild symbols: extra Wilds are added to the reels
- Valletta Streak: a Valletta Streak spin is awarded
Valletta Streak Spins
This is a win streak feature, whereby winning symbols are held in place on the reels whilst the other reels re-spin. The bonus ends when there are no more winning combos to be paid out.
Free Spins
To activate the Free Spins Bonus, you need to land 3 or more Scatter symbols on your reels, like so:
- 3 Scatter symbols = 10 Free Spins
- 4 Scatter symbols = 12 Free Spins
- 5 Scatter symbols = 15 Free Spins
- 6 Scatter symbols = 20 Free Spins
The Valletta Streak feature is active on any win during this bonus. If you manage to fill the window with winning symbols, you'll be awarded extra spins. Nice!
Return to player
This game has a theoretical RTP of 96.39% which means for every £100 wagered it will pay out £96.39.


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Actually, I now live in central Niagara Region.
Anyway, literally just into the office after using my scoot for the first time - fabulous!
Mid may I was in Toronto with a few hours to kill and thought I'd check out Vespa Toronto West to look, talk, and learn. A couple hours later I walked out with a bill of sale for a 2014 GTV300 that had recently been sold back to Lou. Single owner, 1100km, Sienna White, crash chrome around the hips added. A beauty that I noticed sitting at the back of the shop. Untill this point, I'd only ever used japanese scooters while in various asian countries...a ride from "sea to sky" (Hai Van Pass) in Vietnam in 2017 had me hooked. I sat on this Vespa and just felt it.... "Lou, what does the process to purchase look like?"
I live in Niagara, needed to get licensed and insurance sorted, and was travelling a lot for work so it took a little time to work out delivery logistics. Took the M2 course over the weekend (where i did really learn to enjoy riding the Honda Repsol incidentally). Insurance activated yesterday. Today I'm on the road with my Vespa, which I named Lucetta.
I'm not typically inclined to do much in the way of modding per se, but I have ordered LED light kits from Scooter West and a couple cosmetic things like tan grip and knee covers.
If anyone is ever visiting the Niagara Region and wants to meet for a boot and some great gelato....I know a spot!
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Bust - 34" Waist - 26" Hips - 37.5" Waist to floor - 46"
This beautiful "Fleur" dress was designed by the very lovely and personable Leah Da Gloria. It was my absolute pleasure to have worn this dress on my wedding day. The dress tightens to show the right curves on your body, whilst being very very comfortable and light to carry.
The "Fleur" silk lace is carefully manipulated onto the nude bodice with components of the lace placed at the front centre and around the hem. The delicate French silk continues to trail into a long sheer train for a dramatic but elegant style. The long train can be hooked up into a cute bustle which allows you to easily maneuver around the dance floor.
For the ceremony, I had asked for detachable tulle arm pieces for a sweet and romantic off the shoulder style complimented by the long sheer single layer veil that covers the length of the dress (similar to Rebecca Judd's veil). Taking off the arm pieces in the evening transformed my dress into a more relaxed yet still elegant style. The back of the dress has been lowered for a sexy back and curves at the buttocks area with fabric buttons which is easy to apply on and off.
The dress has been professionally dry cleaned and is now in the Leah Da Gloria dustbag ready for the next lucky lady. I hope this dress fulfil's another bride-to-be's dream on her special day as it has for me.
I am a 173cm, true size 8 and C cup.
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- 1 c. chopped scapes(9-3.2 oz.)
- 1/3 c. walnuts(1.5oz.)
- 1/2-3/4c. olive oil
- 1/2c. parmesan cheese
- 1/2 t. salt
- black pepper to taste
- In food process, fully process scapes and walnuts then slowly add the olive oil while processing. Put mixture into a mixing bowl and add salt, pepper and finally mix in the cheese. Makes about 11/2 cups.


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Low self-esteem: who's judging who?
One of the recurring themes that comes up when talking to people suffering from unhealthy habits is "low self-esteem", both as a cause, an excuse and/or as a symptom for their behavior or thinking. The word self-esteem implies a judgment we have about ourselves. The word low expresses the result of that judging process. When our self-esteem is low, we judge ourselves to be not good enough. However, isn't judgment up to an impartial judge and jury. So, who is judging who? Awareness about the true nature of this thing called low self-esteem can be very helpful in recovery and you will find out that it is all about the ego's insanity.
In a court of law, most of us would agree that it would be insane to have suspects judging themselves, let alone pronounce their own verdicts, and for obvious reasons: we believe that individuals are incapable of making an honest judgment about themselves. Yet this is exactly what we do where low self-esteem is involved.
When we judge ourselves a strange phenomenon comes into play. Somehow, our self seems to be split into two parts. The part that judges and the part that is being judged. The part that feels guilty and the part that blames. The prosecutor and the victim, so to speak. Yet there is only one "me" or "I", is there not?
So why does this curious mechanism occur and who is judging who? The answer may come as a surprise, and a relief.
The truth is that our mental self does consist of two parts. Our deepest and true self on the one hand, and our ego or egotistic mind on the other hand. The self image is the "I" , the "I – dentity" that the ego creates for us in this life, in this world. It is like a shell that surrounds our true self, our deepest "I", our soul.
This self-image or appearance is identifiable through the masks we wear, the roles we play, the jobs we have, the cars we drive, the schools we attend, the clothes we wear, the money we have, the house we own, our partners, our parents, our children, our name. It is also at the root of what we believe and how we perceive reality (see my previous post on perception).
At birth and in the earliest years of our lives, we do not have self-image. We simply are, and we experience the world around us through our senses. As we grow up, our self-image is created in function of what others teach and expect from us (our parents, teachers, preachers, family members, etc.). Later in life – and as a result of this – we impose expectations on ourselves to meet and satisfy those of others. We are even taught to expect fear, pain, punishment and lack of love and affection if we don't "succeed".
If it is our expectation to be debt-free, be perfectly healthy, live faithfully married, have exemplary children, have a perfectly organized house and garden, drive a luxury car, and have a six figure income job, it is more than likely that at least some of these will clash with reality, with truth.
The same applies when boys are being taught not to cry or being punished for playing with dolls. The moment they do – and they will from time to time – this goes against what is being expected.
For its own survival, our ego has to manage this constant battle with reality, but it has to do so without exposing the falseness of the self-image and the beliefs that took so long to build up. Accepting reality, the now, for what it is, would mean the end of the ego, the collapse of the false self-image, the end of false beliefs. Therefore, the ego has no other choice than to pursue and persist in maintaining all of the illusions it created. When our self-image is obviously in flagrant opposition with reality (e.g. the boy who is crying or is playing with a doll), who or what else is left to be falsely blamed or attacked by the ego, but ourselves. Since obviously there is no way to change the truth, reality. If all else fails, and the ego senses that we are beginning to wonder whether we have been lied to, its last resort is to attack us with illusions of loss, fear, pain, guilt, blame, damnation or death, as an explanation as to why we are "not good enough" and to maintain the self-image.
With this in mind, we become aware of the undeniable truth: the ego is judging itself. It is this insane process that leads to the phenomenon of low self-esteem. First the ego creates a self-image to meet all of the expectations imposed upon us, and when these illusory expectations cannot be met, it adds guilt, blame, fear, etc. to this equation as a means of justifying our "faillures".
You may rest assured, contrary to what you may have thought, your deepest, true self is not involved in this game of appearances or of self-image game. The true self simply was, is and always will be. The true self does not need any self-image or appearance to exist, to be. It simply is there. (see also my post on self image vs. reality)
Letting go of the ego, putting down the masks, giving up the roles you play, accepting the truth of reality, accepting the now, is the way to peace and serenity where there is no need for judgment of any kind. We are all perfect. And don't forget: any fear of "letting go" or of the "unknown" is an illusion created by the ego to prevent us from discovering the lies it has told us. The ego wants to maintain our separation from reality, from the truth. It is the only way for the ego to survive.
Fearing reality is insanity, because reality is. You are perfect the way you are.


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Coming off of a tough loss to the despised New York Rangers, the Washington Capitals were set to play their fourth game in five nights in Beantown against a red hot Bruins club. To win, they would need effort from everyone on the roster and superb goaltending.
They received both of those.
Matt Niskanen's rocket 2:36 into overtime beat Tuukka Rask (28 saves) as the Capitals rode some stellar goaltending from Philipp Grubauer (33 saves) to defeat Boston for the sixth straight time, 2-1.
This was one heck of a hockey game after the Capitals dominated the Rangers on Friday night, but lost due to some big mistakes. Washington had a good start on Saturday, however, it was one of those big mistakes that led to the opposition scoring first, once again. The Caps top line got caught out of position in their own zone and then an unfortunate bounce off of Nicklas Backstrom's skate went Patrice Bergeron's way and he deposited the biscuit into the cage just 7:11 into the game. Grubauer had no chance on that one.
Overall, though, it was a solid road period for the Caps and they were unlucky to trail, having outshot the Bruins, 9-7.
In the middle frame, things got very dicey, very quickly. The Bruins appeared to take a 2-0 lead on a rebound goal where the Capitals coverage broke down, but the Washington video coaches notified Coach Barry Trotz that they thought the play was offsides. Sure enough, Loui Eriksson's skate was up in the air on zone entry and the goal was wiped out.
After surviving that, the next turning point occurred when Alex Ovechkin was given a questionable major for boarding by the overreacting Wes McCauley (the same referee who incorrectly whistled Tom Wilson for a match penalty against Ottawa earlier in the year). Brad Marchand earned a roughing call to negate the first two minutes of the major, but after Mike Richards, who was fabulous in this game, made a great steal and rush up the ice, Wilson was correctly called for interference. That gave the Bruins a five on three advantage for one minute and 49 seconds. Grubauer was spectacular in that sequence and he had some assists from the iron as the B's hit a couple of posts.
Washington would ride the momentum from that big PK and Karl Alzner scored after carrying the puck deep in the offensive zone. #27 battled along the left wing boards and Ovechkin came in and snagged the biscuit. Ovi alertly spotted Backstrom in the far slot and then #19, with Alzner heading to the net, put one right on King Karl's stick and he directed it home to tie things up.
The Caps gathered energy from that tying goal and kept pushing, but yet another mental mistake led to a too many dudes infraction. The Capitals penalty killing unit, which was a perfect five for five in 8:09 of shorthanded time, did the job.
As a result of all of the penalties, the Bruins had 20 shots on net in that middle frame, yet the game was still tied heading into the third period.
Normally the team playing the fourth game in five nights would be the one hanging on, but it was the other way around in this one as the Capitals carried the play with 10 shots on goal to just four for Boston. Each team had three minutes of power play time but neither could convert setting the stage for the OT.
In extra time, each club would generate three shots each, but then Marcus Johansson made a strong offensive zone entry and fed Andre Burakovsky just inside the blue line. Young Burra then made a nice cut across move and dropped the puck to Niskanen, who had just come off the bench on a change, and #2 just hammered it past Rask on overtime shot lucky number seven. It was the third time this week that a "Niscannon" blast led to the game winning goal (Oshie tipped his shot home in the win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday and Niskanen had the GWG against Toronto on Wednesday).
Wow, this was some great hockey game!
It was physical, Wilson fought Adam McQuaid in the first frame, and it was played at a high tempo, end to end pace. Coach Trotz' crew worked hard all evening and afterwards he commended everyone's "battle." Battled was the right word because the Bruins love to play heavy hockey, as do the Caps. For some reason, Washington just seems to get the better of Boston ever since the 2012 playoff series victory. Normally it is Braden Holtby who terrorizes them, but on this night it was Grubauer who did the damage.
The victory improves the Capitals to the century mark in points at 48-13-4. They have an 18 point lead in the Metropolitan Division and are 15 points over the top clubs in the Western Conference. The NHL can just start engraving the Presidents' Trophy now.
But that is not the hardware this club wants and their play over the weekend, despite losing to the Rags, is encouraging. They were emotionally involved in both hockey games after snoozing through many previous tilts. They still have some things to clean up, but overall the effort was back, and big credit for that goes to the newly cobbled fourth line of Richards, Jay Beagle, and Daniel Winnik. Those guys have pretty much tilted the ice for Washington since they've been put together this week. You can't underestimate what a difference having a line like that makes now and will add in the post season since Coach Trotz can put any of his four lines out on the ice against any opposition line because this club is so deep. General Manager Brian MacLellan, who fixed the blue line in the summer of 2014, and the top six forwards in the summer of 2015, has now, along with Coach Trotz, fixed the bottom six forwards since the beginning of the season with the Richards signing and Winnik trade.
On Sunday, the Capitals will fly to California (I'm going back to Cali, Cali…) for a very difficult three game stretch against the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks, the top three clubs in the Pacific Division. It starts on Monday night at 10 against a Ducks squad that has won 11 games in a row to pull a Linda Rondstadter (Blue Bayou, h/t Gary McCord) on the Kings.
To beat these three left coast powerhouses the Capitals will need the type of effort they had against Boston while minimizing the big mistakes.
Get your rest and your caffeine ready for the late night week ahead.
Notes: Niskanen, who was +2, led the Caps in ice time with 26:48…Ovechkin, despite the bogus major penalty, seemed more like himself in this one with nine shot attempts and five shots on goal. He and Zdeno Chara had their usual battle and #33 was called for roughing late in the game for trying to take Ovi's head off. The Gr8 will face another one of his "buddies" on Monday in Ryan Getzlaf of the Ducks…the Caps lost the face off battle, 29-26. Evgeny Kuznetsov, who was fabulous despite scoring no goals on seven shots on net, was 8-4…Brooks Orpik logged 22:30 but was cut late in regulation on a clean hit by the Bruins. T.J. Oshie also got hit high early by Chara in this one and stayed in the game…given the "battle" of this contest, it's safe to say that the Caps will be eating rocks for breakfast on Sunday morning before their all day flight to California.


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Cavity Wall Insulation
(What are the benefits? …..…..DAMP)
From October 2008 all domestic buildings (being built, rented or sold) were required 'by Law' to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to help improve the energy efficiency of the building. The EPC provides an 'A' to 'G' rating for the building, 'A' being the most efficient and 'G' the least and to-date a 'D' rating is currently being banded as the average.
It is claimed that around a third of heat loss in a house is through its roof and walls and currently there is a government drive (supported by television advertising and the offer of Home Improvement Insulation Grants) to encourage home owners to increase loft insulation and also to fit cavity wall insulation, as it is claimed this can save on average around £180 per annum on heating costs!
However were you aware that by installing cavity wall insulation, whilst you may well be saving some money on fuel costs, you could also be creating a major expense for the future……..damp!
The cavity wall (as we know it) dates back to the early 1900's and is commonly found in the coastal areas around Britain, used to reduce the risk of rain penetration. In the 1920's, local building by-laws encouraged the construction of the cavity wall and by the 1940's it had become the Industry Standard. The familiar cavity wall (as we know it) is two leaves of brickwork, forming a 60mm cavity and tied together with metal wall ties.
Even back in the good old 1970's concerns were being expressed over Energy Conservation and home owners were then being encouraged to introduce loft insulation and it wasn't long after that cavity wall insulation was also being recommended.
Fill your cavities with foam, polystyrene, mineral wool or any other material you can introduce through a small hole in the wall and you will save energy and loads of money. Sounds good, but what if by introducing this insulation you increased the risk of damp to your property, which in turn would cause internal decorative spoiling, plaster damage, fungal decay to structural and joinery timbers and also accelerate the risk of corrosion to the metal wall ties.
Could that really happen? Well the answer is yes and it is.
Paul Carter, the principal of Premier Heritage, has investigated hundreds of buildings over the past 20 years of so, where damp has affected internal decorations etc and found that the damp present was due to bridging of the cavity by the earlier installed insulation materials. Whilst some of these cases were wrongly diagnosed by others as rising damp, most of these buildings (if not all) retained a physical damp proof course, the newest being a 1980's brick built bungalow in Hampshire.
Ok, lets put this into perspective, there have been thousands of cavity built houses within the UK that have been insulated and a good majority of these don't currently have nor will ever have a problem with damp. But there are a great number that have and no doubt more will be affected in the years to come!
Increased rainfall in past years has resulted in a noticeable increase in damp problems affecting conventional cavity-constructed housing, due to moisture penetrating / bridging the cavities and in particular on the weather prevailing elevations and this isn't a problem relating to current rainfall, but a gradual build of damp over many years.
Rainwater driving into the masonry of a building can penetrate the outer leaf brickwork leading to the wetting of the insulation materials, increased damp penetration and a reduced thermal performance of the material. Poor construction methods, mortar and perp joints, debris within the cavities, dirty wall ties and poor installation procedures by installers all contribute to the overall problem, which generally will result in the need to remove the insulation, which is not only expensive, but will almost certainly cosmetically scar the building when finished. Unfortunately it doesn't come out through the same hole through which it went in!
So how do you avoid this problem? Well there's no easy answer to this other than to look carefully at the building's construction (porosity of building materials) and its exposure to the prevailing weather conditions. If having then decided to proceed, ensure that the chosen contractor / installer, during the survey, checks the cavities and cavity trays for debris and dirty wall ties, but more importantly offers a system and material that guarantees (preferably insurance backed) that the materials being installed will not transmit / bridge moisture through and into the internal wall!
Alternatively, if you're still unsure then don't install.
Examples of Cavity Wall Insulation causing damp:
1970's block constructed bugalow with poorly installed cavity foam insulation and debris bridging moisture via wall ties, cost around £800 to remove and rectify internal damage caused.
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We have a detached house built in 2005. The brace wall in on the outside of the house. On a wall upstairs where the chimney would be has become boast in 2 spots each about 10cm in diameter. Someone has diagnosed that we have dirty wall ties, someone else has said that we need to put a cap on the chimney and put on fires to dry it out. Which is it most likely to be and how much is it going to cost us to put right?
Anita Pandolfo..
I had a similar problem and sealed the external walls. Unfortunately it made the problem worse, as the bricks could no longer 'breathe' to allow moisture in the cavity to escape.
Hi you have to make sure that by sealed the external walls you ave to use a sealer that allows the wall to breath but is also waterproof never use pva. That seals and does not let the wall breath. My opinion would be do not get cavity wall insulation if it goes wrong it costs a lot to repair as i have had major probs. You could concider external insulation it's more expensive but most council houses are getting this type done. The cavity is left intact with foam boards attached outside and then placterd and renderd over.
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Have a look at this link map of areas not suitable for cavity wall well you be the judge this is just my opinion.
had cavity walls done 2007 had nothing but trouble since damp spots all over internal walls upstairs and down and condensation that is running off the window sills and walls and no warmth benifit that we can see
I have had a1960s bungalow insulated through injection of polystyrene beading in the block-built cavity walls. Since then, I have not noticed any visible signs of damp (condensation, black mouldy zones, etc.), but there is a strong musty smell in a number of rooms. The floors are of wooden boards, there are ventilation vents at ground level (i.e. under the level of the boards), and there are enough chinks between the boards to let some air pass. I'm beginning to think that I should also insert vents higher in the ŵalls to enhance air circulation. What do you think?
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My neighbour had his walls filled with foam. Then his house went completely damp and so did ours (sodden) he then blamed it on me, showing me his rotten woodwork. I had nothing to do with his damp that he caused yet he again knocked on my door and blamed me again. I told him you should NOT put foam in the walls of an old house (1930 built). NOw we have to put up with months of this idiot scraping /drilling and tapping on the walls to get this crap back out, whilst we all work on NIGHT shifts for NHS! You couldnt make it up. I should sue HIM and claim for the damage but we just dont want the trouble.
I had cavity wall insulation fitted some years ago on the understanding it would keep the house warm without any side effects.Not so, in the cold the windows condensate,previously they never did.The reveals are now damp the wallpaper peels off black mould has appeared. I have complained to the company that carried out the insulation, they suggested leaving the top opening window slightly ajar to give some air circulation. however this would leave the house insecure as well as defeating the object of draught proofing.
I wish I had never had this work carried out, it has ruined the decorating in every room in the house.When I asked the contractor if they had any other similar complaints they confirmed they had but not many and that they had seen a lot worsr than mine.I suggested that they should warn people as to what might happen prior to having this work carried out I am desperate to have my house back to how it used to be and would be happy to put up with slightly higher gas bills than be left in the situation I am now in, and with no prospects of the contractor being willing to do anything to resolve these issues. I would be grateful for any suggestions on how these problems can be resolved
My parents had CWI installed by the Mark Group about four years ago. Their house is now ruined. They have never had a damp problem before. I will not let this rest until justice has been done for them and other house holders like them. This is a Govt initiative causing wide spread misery.
Re the comments by Claire Eades March 2, 2014. We have also suffered from this problem. It will cost approximately £3500 to fix INTERNAL damage, insurance company do not want to know the causes (cavity wall infilled by Warm Front – under the auspices of the Gov) so we are left to sort out the problems on our own. Quote to rectify the outside wall problem in the region of £5000. This will involve cladding the walls with cement/fibre boards fixed to battens. Have seen various reports of similar problems but nobody wants to know.Would be interested in any helpful comments.
Hello , just read the comments ,we are being pestered to have this done, my wife won't believe me when I say that our house won't be able to breathe ,she thinks I'm mad !there's a gap between the inner and outer wall for a reason , to let the house breathe and keep the moisture/damp from getting through to the inner wall, and keeping the inside of the house dry and free of damp too don't be fooled do your homework first, don't just believe what you read I don't want to make the mistake and find out that it's to late to go back!
The Mark Group have caused 10000 worth of damage to my parents' house. CIGA admit that it wasn't installed to BBA standards yet no one takes responsibility to remove it. My parents are in their 70s. I have had a direct email from Ed Davey's office stating that no Govt money is involved yet my parent's were told that the Govt was funding it by a Mark Group sales person. This is on their website.
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I have copied this to Ed Davey but guess what? NO RESPONSE
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Mike I have set up. Cavity wall insulation causes damp problems page. You are welcome to join it. I have also read reports and have discovered that the energy companies are responsible for quality assurance. They follow up only 5% and of that they admit to a 14-17% failure rate. However I have also read criticism that CIGA is not independent as it is funded by the installers. Ofgem are aware that the quality assurance process is not rigorous. Jeffrey Howell of the Sunday Telegraph is behind us but pretty much a lone voice. He says that people like me start to raise the issue but once our own problem is sorted we drop it. If we network we can raise the profile of this.
Everyone Email Ed Davey the environment secretary . Don't let it rest.
We have been seeing damp problems too since CWI and loft insulation in out victorian/edwardian terrace. This is obviously a serious issue for many people.
I know the drive for this 'insulation' is about energy use reduction in order to mitigate carbon emissions, but clearly there are unforeseen side effects of the methods.
New and properly tested methods of reducing energy consumption is needed.
The whole idea of 'sealing in the energy' is madness. houses need ventilation, and when one installs any kind of boiler, fire, stove one must now drill holes in doors and walls to provide this because windows etc are almost airtight. It's most unhealthy and all the insulation is a big scam. When we had our water tanks unlagged they helped keep the house warm, the heat wasn't really 'lost'. Now I have friends who insulated the loft so well that all their header tank and pipes froze and burst in the freezing loft, huge expense for little if any benefit.
We have just had our cavity wall insulation removed by British Gas after we complained to CIGA. We were baffled as to why the rear of our house was damp. We spend thousands having new windows installed, roof repairs and finally having the back of the house re-rendered. We had one of our internal rooms re-plastered only to discover perfect damp circles appearing on the walls and semi circles appearing near the floor. British Gas said this was caused by the material used to fill the cavity (rock wool). Rain was driving through the rendering, soaking the rock wool which in turn was soaking the walls. We wish we had never had it in the first place, it has caused us so many problems and expense.
All, firstly many thanks for your posts on here.
There's guys currently installing for free white mineral wool on our street at the moment in Halifax,UK – but after researching it and reading this blog I've decided not to have any installed. I'm sure it may work fine in many cases however the ones that don't sound to need a very expensive solution to try and fix. The idea does sound mad to me, we do after all as an earlier comment mentions have that gap for a reason.
Have just come across this thread so hope it is still open. Would like to know developments.
We managed to trace our installation back to Eon who subcontracted out to Mark Group. We found this info by contacting Nathan Shelley at Ofgem. We had no idea at the time that Eon were behind it as it was sold to us as Govt funded. To be fair Eon have been efficient and always responded when they said etc (unlike MG and CIGA) Eon argue that they don't hear of many complaints. I did explain that no one knew under CERT that energy companies were behind it.
MG have agreed to foot the bill for removal and the rest is still under negotiation. We are still in the middle of it. 2.5 years later.
I moved into my property in May this year and discovered damp throughout. It was only when the render was taken off that i discovered the cavity wall insulation which was soaking. The Mark Group who installed have been an absolute nightmare to deal with. They took seven weeks to send someone out to assess the problem and i am still waiting for extraction. They have even asked me to pay for the scaffolding to extract which i have refused.
The only way forward for me would appear to be legal action. Avoid at all costs
Hi all
Steer clear of retrofit cavity wall insulation. The concept is flawed. I have been dealing with this for four and a half years and only just succeeded in having it removed.
The term surveyor is used loosely. Many of these jobs are OTE and paid piece meal. Surveyors are paid only when they deem a property suitable AND work takes place. They are sales people and nothing else.
CIGA is worthless. If you are lucky to get a response then they will tell you that the property is at fault. They will pick on any feature such as a car port or flat roof. Literally anything they can find. The BBA are marginally better but still collude and probably won't send you the report even if it's in your favour. It's a disgrace.
Ofgem and the DECC, trading standards, Citizen's Advice all turn a blind eye to this whilst innocent and sometimes elderly and vulnerable people have their lives destroyed.
CWI can be removed. A word of advice. Avoid any company who installs and removes. Nice double pay day. Avoid any company that tells you it can be removed through the same holes. It can't!
Avoid any company that pays piece meal per extraction. Extraction requires a skilled brickwork specialist. Some extraction companies may be a branch of an installation company.
Mark Group are terrible evidenced by review centre/Mark Group. Listen to You and Yours BBC Radio 4 August 13th 2014 it's on iplayer. They are referring to the Mark Group
Be careful!
Hi everyone I how this topic is still open as desperate for some advice and suffering similar issues from cavity wall insulation. Bought a house found out I had a damp problem along lower level in hall . surveyor advised me due to retro cavity wall insulation as house was in area of penetrating wind blowing rain . Finally I I was able to trace the ciga guarantee and name of installers . Year after I bought house managed to get insulation removed by company. Earned to start drying out did readings with a damp reader they dropped . Had rain they increased call insulation company back they looked with camera removed what they missed ! Waited again when it rained readings went up spoke to surveyor as I know render is blown in places . He said can only be something in cavity allowing water to bridge get insulation company back check for insulation in cavity or around wall ties. They did that today with cameras and said cavity is totaly clear not even bricks in it ? I'm pulling my hair out getting someone to check under roof tiles tomorrow as don't know where to go ? Any ideas could damp readings be increasing on inner walls after rain Cause plaster got damaged ? Is insulation company missing something or my surveyor ? Help has anyone had a similar problem
just had knaff supafil added to my house, day 1, and it is warmer, no damp problems previously, but I sit in fear reading this thread. just hope I am a lucky one. it would be a first!!
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I have been following the comments on Premier Heritage for some time. Moving into our 1930's semi 7 years ago we have spent that time trying to resolve various damp issues on a gable north facing wall. CWI was fitted prior to our purchase and the house had been empty for a year.
We had the underfloor ventilation/debris sorted, additional airbricks, wall repointed etc. We had two"reputable" damp companies out who we hoped would help, but just said get a new dpc and insisted nothing to do with cwi! I later contacted an independent specialist (fee charging) but he was reluctant to visit as were a bit of a distance – no RCS indepenpent seems to cover north east area but I do think an independent RICS surveyor, specialising in damp is helpful.
We had followed all logical paths when the damp patches (which would come and go) developed in a more patterned form -randomly on the wall. Looking outside we thought this correspondeded with our wall ties. At this point I researched more online and this is when I came across Premier Heritage and learnt so much more about CWI issues. I rang CIGA and obtained the warranty and from there we knew that interfering with the bricks and delving into the cavity may affect the CIGA warranty, so we rang the installer to come out.
The installer (KNW) said immediately that they could see an incorrect drill pattern had been used on installation and it was likely that cold spots had developed. They offered to correct this and reblow the insulation. Whilst I did not argue with this I did not feel it was sufficient. I had been taking photo's of the damp and showed them the problems we had and asked that they remove some of the bricks to check the cavity. They agreed to do so and found that the cavities were full of debris, up to a metre high in some places. I was pretty shocked that the cavity had obviously been filled with cwi when it had so much debris. The workmen admitted surveys were rarely done or not done properly years ago! The company did spend a few days sorting this, but would not consider the removal of the cwi. They also siliconed my cavity air bricks up, which were unlseeved.
However, my initial joy that this may now be sorted did not last when I started to think of the years we had spent trying to sort this, along with the money we had wasted on attempting to resolve and the constant redecoration. We later had 2 more damp patches reappear (when the weather was wet) and disappear and we are not sure if this is still linked. The installers finished one month ago and I am allowing some time to see whether this has worked before I take the matter further with them. My experience seems similar to this posting on Premier Heritage : Carole17 September 2014 at 9:26 pm.
I understand how people feel about this issue, it takes over and you feel that you have no one to turn to for decent advice. The reputable forums are a godsend to people trying to sort this out. Reading the forums I think some people have faired a lot worse than I have and so I should be thankful for that, however people obviously need help as some cannot deal with this on their own!. I will persevere with the installer and continue to follow this forum.
* sorry I stated RICS – "no RCS indepenpent seems to cover north east area but I do think an independent RICS surveyor, specialising in damp is helpful."
I meant to say "no PCA Independent Surveyor seems to cover north east area, but I do think an independent PCA surveyor specialising in damp is helpful."
Hi all we have a 1900's ground floor flat and under the govt initiative had CWI in 2011. We have had mysterious damp patches growing in 3 rooms and have spent hours and many £ trying to resolve this one way or another. Finally we met an independent surveyor who put a camera in our walls where the damp was occuring and discovered that the property was not suitable in the first place due to the amount of rubble in the cavities. In fairness to the company who installed the CWI they were out to our property within 10 days and over the next 2 weeks cleared the debris. They were meant to finish the job tomorrow by refilling CWI so I decided to ask the surveyor to have another look to make sure they had done it correctly. Unfortunately his advice was not to have it filled yet as there was still patchy rubble, breaches of the cavity and large voids where the balls had . In his opinion refilling will just create further damp. I am thinking to ask the company to remove all of the insulation and not have it refilled. Any thoughts?
I think I would consider the removal too. I have had the same experience, but without the guidance of your surveyor. The installers cleared the massive amounts of debris and repumped the wall to fill the voids. I am still experiencing problems and will have to recontact them. Sadly, although they try to help, I really don't believe they are adequately qualified to understand the damage caused. If you make progress – please repost.
Mighty problem with cavity wall insulation crap. People think just because this facility is approved by government it's ok!
Had this stuff pumped into my home – several years down the line it failed badly with damp patches all over the place. Did some investigative work and knocked out bricks to discover soggy pissed thru insulation stuff. Tried for compen but no joy, company reckoned it was my fault. Still suffering with this problem and continually trying to get rid of the damn stuff. Would never encourage anyone to have this cavity rubbish done to their home – it's a con.
I'm at disaster stage now. One of my rooms is completely inhabitable, smells strongly of damp!! And all over my bedroom furniture. And to top it offl I have 3kids in here too!!! Two of which have previous breathing difficulties. Luckily their room is fine and they're never in the room and the door is shut at all times. Also this room is at the rear of my house. I don't think my house is properly insulated as it's always cold about half an hour after the Heatings off. After reading this I don't think CWI is what I need!! Maybe just a good loft insulation?? There's nothing up there, my boiler is in a box room. Help people?? Any advice??
A group of victims have set up CWIVA (cavity wall insulation Victims'Alliance) please find us on Twitter and Facebook. We are hoping to bring a debate to Parliament on 3/2/15 via MPs
Athough minor at present, the damp migrating from the outside in my flat is slowly getting to be a problem. Is there anything that I can do? The cavity Wall Insulation is 3/4 years old.
Further thoughts and views. I am not a qualified surveyor or in the insulation trade but just spent time on the internet and speaking to damp proofing companies. Good relevant advice is actually really hard to find!
British Gas have just surveyed my 1940's bungalow property to ascertain if its suitable for CWI under the free Gov backed scheme. They drilled a number of external holes to check to see if CWI existed already.
1. They didn't use a camera to check for cavity bridging caused by rubble.
2. They weren't interested in even looking at new extension even though it was built in the 1980's. Is this some sort of cost minimalisation on their part whilst still allowing then claim full expenses from the Gov Fund?
3. They don't mention or were put off by black mold in the front room on the inside wall (which is an external facing wall) and what is probably rising damp and I am advised by two separate damp treatment companies that damp course injection treatment is required on both the internal and external room to address this issue.
4. British Gas have not provided me with any written information about what they intend to do or products to be use or and how its going to be done – on following up they have said that "they don't normally provide any written information".
This is incredibly poor and appears to be the bare minimum to comply with the Gov insulation scheme rather than whats best for the building. I have no written visibility if they will fill the holes with mortar or silicon after filling or even put air brick sleeves into the walls to protect my suspended floor ventilation from being blocked by the CWI insulation dropping down.
All in all, this appears to be totally inadequate and is a recipe for completely unregulated work not to appropriate standards being carried out.
Before making any decisions,I strongly advise anyone insisting on a full survey report of all intended actions, materials and considerations made for any signs of condensation, rising or permeated damp, vents and also any risks associated with the particular state and location of the property.
A building that is particularly dependent on ventilation through cavity walls may struggle to cope after treatment.
I am probably going to cancel my CWI installation appointment!
Please find CWIVA It is imperative that everyone notifies their MP. The only way to shift policy.
even with clear cavities prior to filling west (WEATHER)facing walls now showing clear evidence of major problems .Fill is wet through .Moisture runs off down the cavity but shows through on all overhead window lintels .Also the timbers supporting the suspended floor at ground level are streaming with water as it descends to its lowest point .a complete disaster.
Our Church had cavity wall fll installed in 2008 over the last 2 years we have been suffering extensive dampness inside the rooms. On recent investigation we found that the lead flashing over and along the top of the cavity is defective due to it being very thin and has many cracks across it. This has allowed rain water to penetrate down the cavity making the fill very wet. We realise that it will take a long period of time for the fill to dry out naturally so we are getting prices of firms to come and remove the fill once the lead problem has been dealt with. I would be interested to to hear from those who have had such removal work done. i.e. who did it , prices, and was everything done satisfactory. You can reply to me by email also on email@example.com. I shall give a write up /feedback once our work has ben done. Duncan know
CIVALLI – Cavity Insulation Victims' Alliance has been set up by Pauline Saunders (founding member of CWIVA) to carry on the great work providing free help to victims of botched cavity wall insulation
I was looking for feedback on the apparently waterproof injected beads that I am considering having injected into the cavity walls by Evolve.
Lots of bad experiences here but I can only find one mention of this type of insulation used.
Any further info would be greatly appreciated.
I was persuaded to have CWI beads in the cavity walls of my house. I was told by the installer that there was not any insulation there already. The house is 15 years old. The back wall became saturated and the mortar went black in large patches and a lintel was saturated dropping water into my conservatory.
A surveyor has recently told me that there was already insulation boards that left a gap for air to circulate. This was done when the house was built. The insulation will be removed but this will leave me without the boards which kept my house warm enough. I cannot have those reinstalled now without removing the outer walls and installing it. How can I get my house back to what it was?
This article should more explicitly point out that most homes are suitable. A wall is unsuitable only if it has small eves, gets a lot of rain, and has crappy brick & mortar.
There are a lot of double brick homes in dry Australia. And the climate would allow most to be filled. Who thought it was a good idea to build same style housing as in UK, i don't know.
Any single story house with a decent evens is ok. Double story in a wet place and crappy brick & mortar probably not.
But most can and should be filled.
Hi Serge K.
Your description of a property suitable for CWI seems a bit short on technical matters that are perhaps as important as the matters you mention; for example, cavity width, wind exposure, Finlock gutters, etc.
Personally, never seen any suggestion concerning small eaves.
Can you share your suitability reference document with us?
we had CWI from Government backed scheme about 5 years ago, we had some storm damage and because of the storm on one wall the rockwool insulation got wet, insurance sorted the internal damage, we paid for the roof to be sorted, they sent specialist drying equipment in and fans to dry the wall out, the specialist drying firm said the insulation would dry out but I was a bit dubious, the room felt cold all the time and even when they had removed the equipment I was getting 4 litres of water out with my dehumidifier in 24 hours, I rand Eagga who installed it, now sold to Carillion, they were very helpful, as it was still under guarantee they arranged for a survey and the removal of the CWI, they are here removing it now, found out the wall where the garage is wad rubble up to 6 ft then insulation on top… and where they have taken it out there were loads of the stuff that was wet, now I know why my rooms downstairs felt cold and why there was so much water coming out through dehumidifier
I would never have any put in again, it has caused damp and even in one of my kitchen cupboards my stuff was going moldy, the dust is terrible and fluff blowing everywhere, be so glad when its all out they have been here 3 days already and will have to come back to replace my bricks
Does anyone know if cavity wall products can be mixed together? I have sheets of one inch mineral wool in the cavity and I would like to fill the rest of the gap with beads. Anyone got any ideas if this will work as the one inch mineral wool is hopelessly inadequate
Sue Rae
Most of your houses smell damp even with no cavity walls: Therefore the problem is not the cavity, it´s the bad way it is built using crap materials. So instead of complaining about the cavity have a look to your outside wall maybe it´s letting water going in. Of course living on a wet and cold zone your wall will be wet too one way or another so try to keep your house dry and ventilated. All your houses smell mold so it´s about time to remove all your carpets and use hygienic materials instead.
Building a new house with extra wide cavities (200 maybe 250) and planning to use blown bead insulation or blown mineral wool but reading through this I'm wondering will I be creating damp problems for the line? Any advice?
Think iive boobed. 1990s bungalow with cavity bead and glueu insulation added retrospectively. A builder added one airbrick to subfloor void after. He drilled through inner brickwork across cavity into inside. He did not use a sleeve and fitted an outer airbrick. I thought it was some of insulation which came out when he had inserted then pulled out a plastic tube he had used to ckeck hed got all way through. I am worried there has been loss of insulation aand that air can now enter cavity space .
Am i correct that this could be problematic?
He told me i worry too much and that hed added the airbrick correctly to aid subfloor ventilation as i had wanted. Any thoughts on this?
We have been approached three times by people offering free CWI under government scheme. Each time I have told the salesman that we don't want it because of well publicised problems and friends who have had problems. Each time they have told me we are only ones on our estate not to accept, I know that this is not true as I have spoken to neighbours – the last salesman came when only my wife was in and said it will be compulsory from next year for houses to have CWI installed and we will have to pay. These people are cowboys with targets to meet and are quite aggressive.


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My synopsis: The summer Mia was 16, her and her family went to spend the summer in Southhampton with their cousins, Corinne and Bethy. Being from Georgia, Southhampton might have well been another planet, but Mia and Corinne had always been close friends. Mia could tell that something was different this time as soon as they arrived.
Mia had come expecting to spend a carefree summer with Corinne, recovering from her recent breakup with Jake. Instead, she finds herself an outsider to Corinne and Bethy and their current circle of friends. Drinking seems to be at the top of their list for summer activities, and their parents didn't seem to have a clue.
Mia had always wished that Aunt Kathleen, her mom's sister, had been her mom. She seemed so put together and to take an interest in her kids. Combined with her classic good looks and elegant manner, she was the sister who had the world at her feet and had married the love of her life. Compared to Mia's parents, who lately always seemed to be fighting, it seemed like the charmed life. Mia overhears her Aunt Kathleen telling Corinne to be nice to her, which makes Mia feel more left out than before. Until she meets Simon.
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My thoughts: This is a very poignant coming of age story that might have been set in the present or in the past. Something about Southhampton conjurs up big white houses and large sweeping lawns with women idylly passing their time sitting on the veranda sipping tea. Now I realize that elements of this story would not be able to be set in the past, but the feelings that Mia and Simon share for each other and for their parents are timeless. Over the course of the summer, Mia realizes that not everything is as it appears - sort of like "All that glitters, is not gold." And yes, like any good coming of age story, I cried at the end.
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Sitting quietly, just outside of Washington D.C., is Brookside Gardens, a formidable garden in a park like setting. Its gardens include both formal and informal setting areas and wonderfully wide and extensive trails to boot. This isn't one of those gardens that sits silently waiting for the odd visitor; this is one of those constantly buzzing gardens that is filled with locals who use it daily, weekly and monthly. There is tons to see and do. It's become one of my favorite Washington area gardens to wander and shoot for many of the reasons illustrated below. I hope you get a chance to come here yourself.
Brookside Gardens dispays a myriad of garden spaces over it's fifty acres. Each presents it's own distinct ambiance and, yet, is clearly part of the whole. The main gardens consist of the Aquatic Garden, Azalea Garden, Butterfly Garden, Children's Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden, Trial Garden, Rain Garden and a Woodland Walk. There are also a set of formal gardens which include the Perennial Garden, Yew Garden, Maple Terrace and Fragrance Gardens. I visited several of these gardens during my last few visits and they are indeed worthy of the awards the garden has received. Over this week I will be focusing on some Brookside Gardens great assets and bringing you the best of why I love this place. Their mission, Brookside Gardens states, "is to foster appreciation for the art of gardening and the science of horticulture through plant collections and displays, learning opportunities and special events." That is indeed what they do. Between a large selection of learning opportunities with classes, demonstrations and exhibits Brookside Gardens is able to keep a steady active following of garden lovers at their door.
There are two physically linked conservatories which provide ample room for their year long and specialty garden displays. One of which, the chrysanthemum festival, is currently on display until November 29th.
The Gardens is situated within Weaton Regional Park which makes it both a park and a garden environment. The trails here are used well. On my most recent visit last week, the trails were buzzing with local walkers and joggers who easily passed by the slower strollers due to the wide paths. It was great to see so many locals use Brookside as either a daily or weekly commute.
The gardens is also a haven for artists and photographers from all over the area. On this last visit I ran into two artists who were painting the landscape at the edge of the Japanese Garden.
Nancy Heind, a Maryland plain air landscape artist who's work appears in local galleries and shows around the area, was at her easel working away when I happened up them. Her work can be seen at http://nancyheindlgallery2.com/
Michael F. Shibley is a watercolor artist who can also be seen painting about the Washington region. His work consists of landscapes, gardens and architecture within landscapes in addition to still lifes. His works are currently on dispaly in the Scenes of Autumn exhibit at Brookside Gardens through December 11th. His work can also be viewed at http://www.michaelswatercolors.com
There are so many distinctly different garden areas and each is truly different from the one before. If I did landscapes I would be here on weekends as well!
As a photographer, my favorite garden here is the Rose Garden. I'll be featuring it later in the week!
Well, come back tomorrow for a focused feature of the current Chrysanthemum Festival: 40th Anniversay tribute in the conservatory. It's only up for one more week and closes this coming weekend on November 29th, 2009. Each day this week I'll be focusing on another area of the lovely grounds at Brookside Gardens.
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