Damp Proofing in Peterborough
Timberwise is one of the leading damp proofing specialists in Peterborough. Our team provides services for damp, dry rot and woodworm. We ensure that we provide all of our damp treatments carried out to the highest of standards. We aim to provide a professional service for all of our clients.
If you are experiencing any damp and timber problems at your property then having a damp survey with our specialist surveyors will be able to diagnose the issue and provide the best solution to eradicate any problems from occurring in the future.
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Damp Survey in Peterborough
To ensure the damp problem is fully eradicated from your property then having a damp survey is the best solution.
By leaving your property untreated then you could be left more serious problems to deal with.
By booking a survey with Timberwise Peterborough then our surveyor will provide a full inspection both on the inside and outside of the property.
This will include the subfloor areas as this is where there can be serious issues from wood rot. Once the survey has been completed, a report will be sent to the property owner detailing what the damp problem is and how it can be treated.
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How Do We Treat Rising Damp?
Rising damp can affect any type of building but it tends to be most prominent in older properties. The process of rising damp occurs when the bricks at the base of the wall draw the moisture from the ground. This moisture then moves up the walls via capillary action.
A damp-proof course is used to stop this process from happening but, if it has not been installed correctly or has become damaged over time, this can lead to moisture breaching the damp proof course and for rising damp to then occur.
To rectify your rising damp problem our specialist will carry out a full in-depth survey and then outline in a detailed report whether the existing damp-proof course can be fixed or whether a new damp proofing system will need to be installed.
How Do We Treat Penetrating Damp?
Penetrating damp is a form of dampness caused by water finding its way through to the inside of the property from outside as a result of damage and property defects such as:
- Defective guttering and pipes
- Windows have not been sealed properly
- Faulty pointing
- Bricks no longer having the ability to stop moisture from penetrating them
If you believe that penetrating damp is causing damage to your property, our specialist will carry out a full inspection of the property and identify what defect, or defects, are the cause of the penetrating damp problem.
Depending on the cause of the problem you may require the services of a third party, for example, if new guttering is required. If it is found that the brickwork needs protection from damp, then the surveyor will suggest that waterproofing of your brickwork and masonry should be carried out.
This though should only be done once the structural integrity of the brickwork has been sorted and any cracks, faults or damaged mortar have been rectified.
Condensation Control Solutions
Condensation is the most common form of dampness and the most frequent root cause is poor ventilation within the property. It is though important to note that penetrating damp or rising damp can also lead to condensation issues if left unchecked.
If your property is suffering from dampness, then this increases the amount of moisture in the air within the property which results in condensation becoming a secondary problem.
When the cause of condensation is not identified and rectified early enough then black mould growth will start to occur which can cause health problems to people, especially those that are the most vulnerable such as the young and the elderly.
To prevent condensation, a survey carried out by one of our specialists will identify how severe the condensation problem is and what action should be taken to get rid of the problem.
Our specialist will also provide advice and guidance on preventing it from occurring again in the future.
Woodworm Treatment
If you suspect that there is woodworm in your property, we recommend booking a survey with one of our experts. A Timberwise surveyor will always make sure that the survey process is carried out properly, and that the beetles are correctly identified.
The beetles must be identified correctly because there are several different types of woodworm beetle; the most common being the Common Furniture Beetle, which attacks softwood.
The Death Watch Beetle is the 2nd most common type of woodworm beetle. The Death Watch beetle affects hardwood, and is largely found in older stuctures, like old church buildings.
Our surveyors will check for exit holes, frass (the waste product of wood), and the type of timber that has been affected. Once these checks have been completed, our surveyor will provide you with a report outlining what the most effective woodworm treatment to be used will be to get rid of the particular woodworm from your property.
Dry Rot Treatment
Dry rot is a common problem and can cause serious damage to your property if not dealt with earlier enough. Dry rot can affect any type of property from small terraced housing through to large commercial buildings.
Dry rot causes damage to timber when the moisture content within the wood is over 20%. To treat dry rot, you should first have a qualified surveyor carry out an inspection at the property to identify where the damp problem has come from, only when the source of the dampness has been rectified can the dry rot problem be tackled effectively.
Once the surveyor has correctly identified the source of the damp problem and the type of damp, the surveyor will then instruct that the dampness will need to be treated first before any dry rot treatments can be carried out.
Once the damp problem has been treated, then the dry rot treatment process can start. This involves a number of steps which include: removing any affected timber from the property, applying dry rot treatment to the timber and finally, the replacement of the timbers.
If you would like further information or a detailed explanation of how dry rot treatments are carried out or would like to book a survey with your local specialist, then contact our team online.
How Our Damp Proofing Services is Carried Out by Our Peterborough Team
Damp can cause real problems to your property in Peterborough and once your damp survey has been completed the surveyor will provide the most efficient method of damp proofing treatments to rectify the issue.
Our team has excellent knowledge in treating penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation.
We have a range of damp proofing services to treat your property. We use a The DryTek Damp Proofing System which creates a barrier that moisture cannot pass through.
We also have Timberwise WeatherTek which is used to provide protective and preventative maintenance against penetrating damp for both domestic and commercial properties.
We have ThermalTek which is used for climate control coating for the inner walls of the building.
To stop condensation, one of the solutions we use is EnviraTek which is a positive pressure system for increasing the airflow in the property. EcoTek is our mould eradication kits that allow you to remove the black spot mould.
Woodworm Treatments in Peterborough
Our team of specialists based in Peterborough treat wood worm by firstly carrying out a full inspection on the property.
Prior to recommending treatments, the surveyor will need to correctly identify the type of wood boring insect, the size of the infestation and where the woodworm is in its lifecycle.
Once this process has been completed then the correct treatment can be identified by the surveyor and the technicians can then implement the treatments to solve your woodworm woes.
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Contact Peterborough Damp Proofing Specialists
If you are having a damp problem at your property and you are unsure what to do then contact our damp proof specialist in Peterborough to carry out an in-depth damp survey.
Our surveyors are fully qualified and approved by the PCA with certifications in remedial treatment and waterproofing so you can trust the work carried out will be to the highest quality.
We are also accredited with the Check a Trade and Which? Trusted Trader. For your peace of mind, all damp proofing works have long term guarantees.
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