Damp and Timber Specialist in Stirling
Timberwise are one of the leading damp proofing specialists in Stirling and provide damp treatment, dry rot treatment and woodworm treatment for both residential and commercial properties.
We have been providing our services for over 50 years and our surveyors and technicians are qualified by the Property Care Association giving you peace of mind that they are experts in their field. Timberwise will make sure that from start to finish all the work will be carried out to the highest standard possible.
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Why Do You Need Damp Proofing?
We have a team of specialists providing damp proofing services for properties across Stirling and the surrounding areas. Dampness in a house can occur for a number of reasons which can include: the existing damp proof course becoming damaged, structural defects outside of the property leading to damp problems and poor ventilation within your property that can lead to condensation issues.
Leaving a damp problem can only lead to further problems such as wet rot and dry rot. While wet rot tends to affect one particular area of timber, dry rot can spread to other areas within the property.
This type of wood rotting fungi can be difficult to treat and can cause serious damage to your property. To help make sure dry rot and wet rot do not occur at your property, you should contact a damp proofing specialist as soon as possible.
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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 Stirling Team Carry Out a Damp Survey
When contacting one of our damp teams in Stirling, they will explain that the first step to treating dampness is to have a damp survey carried out. A damp survey involves a qualified damp surveyor carrying out a full in-depth inspection of the property to identify what type of damp problem it is.
Once the surveyor has conducted the survey, they will provide a detailed report explaining what treatments are necessary to not only treat the problem but to also prevent it from occurring again in the future.
The most common method of treatment for rising damp, for example, is to install a remedial damp proof course. All our treatments at Timberwise come with long term guarantees, giving you that peace of mind that the work will be carried out to a high standard.
How to Treat Your Property in Stirling for Woodworm
Woodworm is a problem that a number of property owners in Stirling are facing. Woodworm infestations are sometimes difficult to identify as the wood boring insects are only visible towards the end of their lifecycle.
Having a survey carried out by one of our qualified woodworm specialists in Stirling is the best option to start the process of getting rid of your beetle infestation. The surveyor will be able to correctly identify the type of beetle infestation and detail what treatment should be used.
Why Choose the Timberwise Team in Stirling?
Here at Timberwise, we are accredited with Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders, The Property Care Association, Construction Line and many more companies so you can trust that your property is in good hands.
Our surveyors are certified with both CSRT and CSSW qualifications meaning they have extensive knowledge in both identifying damp and timber problems and providing expert advice on the best treatments to rectify the problem.
What Areas of Stirling Do Our Team Cover?
Based in Stirling our team of local surveyors and technicians are on hand to help you with our full range of property care services. So, if you have a damp problem that needs urgent attention or looking for a damp and timber report on a property, then our team are ready to help.
If your area is not listed above don’t worry, you can still contact our team and we will let you know if cover your area. Timberwise is a nationwide company so we are sure to be able to help.
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Contact Our Damp Proofing Specialists in Stirling
If your property is suffering from damp and timber problems and you are need a damp proofing specialist based in Stirling, then Timberwise are here to help. To get in touch with your local team you can contact us online or call us on 01786 357627.
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