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for a survey call or click 0800 99 11 00 www.timberwise.co.uk The Problem Rising Damp usually occurs when unprotected porous materials (e.g. bricks and stone) come into contact with damp earth. There are many symptoms associated with damp: • Damp is unsightly and causes damage to decoration, manifesting itself often as wavy lines along walls, peaking at corners. • Damp often leads to timber decay, particularly in older properties with unprotected timbers. • Damage is caused to plaster and rendering as a result of hygroscopic salt contamination. • The moisture present often increases the conductivity of the walls, resulting in increased heat loss from the property. • The health of you and those around you can be put at risk due to the increase in fungal and mould growth spores. • Damp can affect all unprotected walls (contrary to the belief of many!) whether internal or external. The Solution Methods of control vary because there are four main sources of dampness: • Rising Damp • Penetrating Damp • The weather • Dampness caused by plumbing Our fully trained and experienced Surveyors will correctly diagnose the nature of the problem and recommend the most effective damp proofing system for your particular problem and property. You will also have the peace of mind of an insured long term guarantee for the work carried out. Note: Replastering Due to the contamination effect of rising damp upon plaster, it is recommended that such plaster be carefully adhered to in order to ensure a dry wall. Our Surveyors report will specify which areas are to be replastered. Condensation This problem has increased over the past few years as a result of improved heating systems and draft proofing and requires expert advice to ensure its control. Rising Damp Solutions
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The Problem
Rising Damp usually occurs whenunprotected porous materials (e.g.bricks and stone) come into contact withdamp earth.
There are many symptoms associatedwith damp:
• Damp is unsightly and causesdamage to decoration, manifestingitself often as wavy lines along walls,peaking at corners.
• Damp often leads to timber decay,particularly in older properties withunprotected timbers.
• Damage is caused to plaster andrendering as a result of hygroscopicsalt contamination.
• The moisture present often increasesthe conductivity of the walls, resultingin increased heat loss from theproperty.
• The health of you and those aroundyou can be put at risk due to theincrease in fungal and mould growthspores.
• Damp can affect all unprotected walls(contrary to the belief of many!)whether internal or external.
The Solution
Methods of control vary because thereare four main sources of dampness:
• Rising Damp• Penetrating Damp• The weather• Dampness caused by plumbing
Our fully trained and experiencedSurveyors will correctly diagnose thenature of the problem and recommendthe most effective damp proofing systemfor your particular problem and property.
You will also have the peace of mind ofan insured long term guarantee for thework carried out.
Note:
Replastering
Due to the contamination effect of risingdamp upon plaster, it is recommendedthat such plaster be carefully adhered toin order to ensure a dry wall. OurSurveyors report will specify which areasare to be replastered.
Condensation
This problem has increased over thepast few years as a result of improvedheating systems and draft proofing andrequires expert advice to ensure itscontrol.
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Technical Information
Rising Damp is cured by:-
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A unique product to Timberwise, thiswater based product is injected intothe walls and comes complete with a20 year guarantee giving completepeace of mind. The product has alsobeen awarded Agrément certificateNo 03/3991.
• Injection Mortar
This grouting type of material is idealfor many applications, particularlywhere a good sized bed - joint is inevidence. The damp-proofing agentis carried into the porous mortar bedsand rubble by the Rising Damp,where it crystallises to form animpermeable barrier to controlsubsequent water rise.
Why Use Timberwise?
• Professional competence
• Approved by leading Architects / Surveyors
• Long-term guarantees backed by the GPI
• Fast friendly local service nationwide
• Fully insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity
• Speedy, efficient and competitive
• Health & Safety approved products
• Conscientious and tidy workmanship from trustworthy tradesmen
Over the decades Timberwise have treated in excess of 200,000 properties throughout the UK.With Timberwise you can be safe in the knowledge that your property is cared for by the professionals.
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• Pressure Injection
Water based fluids are pressureinjected into the walls to combat thedamp. Pressure Injection works bestin a sound wall of fairly uniformporosity.
• Electro Osmosis
This active system introduces a verysmall electric current into the wall justabove the ground level. The currentrepels rising moisture back down thewall. As long as the charge ismaintained the walls will remain dryand free of damp.
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