What has damp-proofing using membranes got to do with Dry Rot? Read on… This article is about the use of vertical damp-proof membranes in buildings as a way of controlling damp. DPM’s have been used for years under floors and such, but recently they have really taken off for use above ground, just to stop […]
Membranes for damp control… the good, the bad and the rotten.
23 Sep 12 by Dry Rot
Filed Under: Damp, Dry Rot, Materials, Penetrating damp, Rising Damp, Surveying, Waterproofing Tagged With: basement waterproofing, dryrot, penetrating damp, rising damp, Surveying, timber decay
Penetrating damp? – you can avoid this problem with some simple home maintenance
09 Jul 12 by Dry Rot
Okay so it’s raining all the time and my phone is ringing off the hook. The thing is though, most of these callers, sought me out because of damp that has just appeared, or got much worse, they don’t need my services – I am a damp proofer and they need a good old fashioned […]
Filed Under: Damp, Penetrating damp, Surveying Tagged With: Damp, PCA, penetrating damp, Surveying
Six things to check and do before you choose a damp-proofing specialist.
17 Mar 12 by Dry Rot
Damp-proofing, timber treatment and waterproofing specialists are ten a penny – Google or Yell will find you lots of them when you need one. However, like all trades there are good ones and bad, ignorant and clever, honest and not – how do you stack the odds in your favour? The thing is, that damp […]
Filed Under: Condensation, Damp, Penetrating damp, Rising Damp, Salt Damp, Surveying Tagged With: csrt, CSSW, Damp, featured, PCA, rising damp, Surveying, timber decay, Waterproofing, woodworm