Cornerstone was founded in 2009 by three experienced property damage professionals looking to uphold change in the sector with defined transparency of reported data.
Within a short space of time, Cornerstone’s detailed reporting protocol led to enquiries from typically Social Housing Landlords and NHBC seeking root cause analysis of reported structural and atmospheric issues
To date, in excess of 5000 independent expert surveys have been conducted aligned to the root causes of reported damp, condensation and mould. Suffice it to add our data to date shows 91% of all properties surveyed were dry and, hence, were experiencing atmospheric management-related issues.
Why was Cornerstone contacted?
They demonstrate clear independence when assessing reported issues, providing detailed reports that uphold root causes being due to a host of issues and not a single problem, alongside fully understanding dampness, condensation and mould are ‘symptoms’ of a problem.
How is this reported?
Transparent reporting as a constant delivers root cause analysis based on data acquired at the time of a survey but also embraces historical elements plus the structural geographical location and orientation since these aspects can also play a part.
What are the outcomes?
With the majority of surveyed properties demonstrating an atmospheric-related issue, in the absence of blame, we are able to construct a report with open findings and recommendations based on a host of inputs. In addition, Cornerstone recognise the use of moisture meters is a qualifiable process; hence, it requires support media, be it visual or indeed quantifiable, to rubber-stamp the findings.
Cornerstone has developed a number of supporting applications for interested parties to utilise, including a unique Property MOT® platform whereby the health of a structure and its ventilation adequacy can be assessed and certified for Structural Health Compliance in line with all current regulations.
For the future, Cornerstone are sharing their respected knowledge and ultimate guidance with a new Healthy Home Application accessible by anyone seeking assistance with damp, condensation and mould in their homes and workplaces. This 24/7 guidance framework upholds likely key reasons and elements to try in advance of a complaint being made through to, complex issues being requested of Cornerstone as a last resort.
They recognise this ‘proactive’ sought-after process will aid the net zero journey as we seek to improve the health of our dwellings for the future alongside a clear understanding of structural behaviour and occupancy, resulting in any broad-brush changes being made with…..confidence.
