Our Expertise
Specialising in treating Rising Damp using an effective chemical damp proof course, in some cases preventing penetrative damp using top-quality tanking systems, and offering expert advice on maintaining a watertight property. We also excel in safeguarding wood against wood-boring insects through advanced insecticide treatments on timbers.
Services
Treatment of Rising Damp
The most practical and effective way to install a chemical DPC is to make an existing mortar course into a waterproof barrier, using high strength damp-proofing products. For instance F W Damp proofing are approved by Wykamol Group ltd one of the leading manufacturers for damp specialist products.
We use a patented high-strength silicone-based cream that is injected into holes drilled at regular intervals along a mortar course. Once injected, the cream diffuses along the mortar course before curing to form a breathable water-repellent resin – preventing dampness from rising up the wall.
Completion of a remedial damp course treatment is guaranteed for up to 20 years.
Prevention of Penetrating Damp
There are two main methods for tanking, a Tanking Membrane that comes in sheet form and Tanking Slurry that is chemically designed to bond with damp masonry and form a waterproof layer. The right method will depend on your exact requirements and the type of damp you are dealing with. You may also need to use a combination of these methods to ensure your walls stay dry.
You will need a tanking system if the
external floor level is higher than the internal floor level or a neighbouring properties floor level is higher than the internal floor level affecting the partition wall due to
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Wood Preservation
There are a number of wood-boring insects that attack timber in properties in the UK with the most common being the ‘Common Furniture Beetle’ that attacks softwood. To determine if you have a potential infestation visually you will see lots of small holes in the timber, these are known as 'flight holes' as these wood boring beetle are 'on the wing'.
There are a number of ways of treating woodworm. We opt for a water diluted insecticide treatment due to the effectiveness and efficiency in killing woodworm it is also classed as 'low-oder' . This type of treatment requires a re-entry time of one hour.
We supply a 20 year Contractors Guarantee, giving you peace of mind that the treatment is effective.
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