Since June 1, 2019, the current premium system has been in place in the Walloon region, merging the former renovation and energy premiums under one heading: 'Primes Habitation'. Initially, To qualify for the premiums, applicants must have a housing audit performed by an approved auditor. This system was updated three years later, in response to rising energy prices and as an attempt to spur energy renovations. This led to the "simplified premiums," where no prior audit is required.

So, although the white powder coating seems harmless, nitric acid on your wall usually indicates a deep-seated moisture problem. Something we would rather be poor than rich.

Have you ever had white, powdery stains on the walls of masonry or plaster seen? Chances are you have (had) to deal with nitric acid (also called nitric rash). Nitric acid forms when moisture comes into contact with the wall. The chemicals present in the moisture then react with the components of your home's masonry and pointing, leading to this white deposit.

So, although the white powder coating seems harmless, nitric acid on your wall usually indicates a deep-seated moisture problem. Something we would rather be poor than rich.

There is another type of white deposit that is often confused with nitric acid, namely white mold. However, "white mold" is a collective term for fungi that grow in moist environments and are often invisible because of their color.

Although they look similar, they are not the same. In fact, white mold is a biological fungus, while saltpetre rash is a white, powdery deposit caused by moisture problems and chemical reactions in building materials.

Do you notice white stains on your walls? If so, in most cases it is still nitric acid.

The basement is often the most humid place in the entire house. This space is usually located completely underground so this room is surrounded by soil moisture, and in addition, it is not obvious to properly ventilate a basement. As a result, all sorts of moisture problems occur. If the problem persists for a long time, it can cause permanent damage to the building elements of your home. Obviously, this is something you want to avoid.

It is therefore of great importance that you waterproof your basement. By doing so, you will not only create an additional more pleasant living space in your home, but also significantly increase the value of your home.

First, it is important to determine if you are suffering from a damp basement. Several indications can point to basement moisture problems:

A damp basement is not only unpleasant, it's also anything but healthy. But there is a solution: have your basement waterproofed!

A comfortable and healthy home with good humidity levels is important for the well-being and quality of life of its occupants. Yet, moisture can make its way inside and cause you a nasty moisture problem. Moisture in the home not only causes discomfort, but can also bring mold and health issues, as well as damage to the home itself. Something you'd prefer to avoid.

However, there are several causes of moisture in the home. Here we share some of the most common:

Moisture in the home brings a lot of negative consequences. For example, too much moisture in the home can lead to serious damage to the structure of your home, such as rotting wood beams and rusting metal, and can mold, cause mildew and unpleasant odors. In addition, it increases health risks, such as allergies and respiratory problems, and lowers the effectiveness of insulation, leading to higher energy costs.

So it is obvious that you want to start fighting moisture in your home. Please note that moisture control is a complex process in which a lot can go wrong. It is therefore important to keep the avoid the following common mistakes To achieve effective results.

Luc Lambrechts, our business manager and expert in moisture problems and control, explained more about this in an interview with Radio 1. During the talk, he emphasized how this year's exceptional weather conditions have had a major impact on the number of moisture control requests.

Listen to the conversation here:

Before we can explain to you how AquaConsult tackles hay fever, it's important to know exactly what hay fever is. Hay fever is one of the most common allergies and is also called pollen or pollen allergy. Here are some preliminary facts about this annoying allergy:

And the number of pollen grains is always rising. For example, in the year 2022, a record number of pollen grains was measured in 40 years: 433 pollen grains per square meter. You already get symptoms at 50 grains of pollen per square meter. According to health institute Sciensano the hay fever season will change because of climate disruption: the hay fever season will start earlier, last longer and there will be more pollen in the air. Not pleasant, in other words.

moisture-resistant paint, as the name implies, is a type of paint specifically designed to repel moisture. This type of paint usually contains a water-repellent compound. This ensures that after the paint dries properly, a barrier is created between the paint and moisture. This prevents moisture from penetrating the walls.

With the naked eye, you often don't notice the difference from ordinary wall paint. Yet it has a number of additional advantages:

The name kind of gives it away: sick building syndrome is a term used in situations where occupants or users of a building suddenly find themselves with all kinds of health complaints that are due to nothing but the building. In other words, just by being in the building, residents get sick.

The term was created by the World Health Organization, which released a research report in the 1980s with some curious results. Namely, they found that some 30% of all newly built and renovated homes make residents sick. In doing so, they made the important observation that the syndrome does not usually occur in just one individual, but in a group of people. Thus, it does not manifest itself only in single individuals, but often affects multiple people in the same building.