Damp Proofing and Timber Treatment Specialist in Bournemouth
We are leading damp specialists in Bournemouth for treating wood rot, damp, black mould and water ingress issues. We have been treating these issues for over 50 years so you can be assured that your property is in good hands. Our team will identify the cause of the damp and timber problem in your property and provide the necessary damp treatments.
We take great pride in all of our work from the initial contact with our customer services team to the damp and timber treatment being carried out at your property in Bournemouth.
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Damp Problems in the Bournemouth area
Predominately Bournemouth is an old town with most of the housing that was built before 1919 which are more prone to damp problems. This is due to old properties not building built with a damp proof course.
Bournemouth can be susceptible to river and coastal flooding with there being flooding incidents in 2008 and 2011. There has also been an increasing amount of heavy rainfalls with the effects of climate change could see more potential risk of flooding in the future.
To treat the aftermath of flood damage our team will install a damp proofing course to minimise any effects that flooding damage could have on the timber of your property. We provide our property care services for a number of areas around Bournemouth including Christchurch, Poole and Ferndown.
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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 Damp Proofing is Carried Out by Our Bournemouth Team?
We have an experienced team of PCA approved damp proofing specialists in Bournemouth who are on hand to treat your all damp problems. We have a range of highly effective and preventative damp proofing systems to make sure that your property is not only treated from damp issues but protected from occurring again in the near future.
Rising Damp Treatment
Rising damp is the least common damp issue to occur at your property, compared to both penetrating damp and condensation, but still, it is an issue that needs to be rectified.
The most common cause for rising damp is if the damp-proof course at your house has broken down or the surrounding ground has bridged the damp proof course.
To treat rising damp, the solutions that will be suggested by a qualified surveyor will be to fix the existing damp course or for a new one to be installed.
Penetrating Damp Treatment
Penetrating damp is most common in households when there are heavy periods of wet weather. The reason for this is that if there are structural issues at your property such as damaged rainwater goods, then this will allow water to seep its way through from the outer walls of the property to the inside of the building. When this occurs this will leave damp patches on the walls.
The common form of treatment for penetrating damp is fixing the initial structural repair problem.
Condensation Solutions
Condensation is the most common of all the damp issues that can occur in your property in Bournemouth. The biggest cause for condensation is simply people carrying out day to day activities such as cooking and bathing.
When carrying out those activities we have just mentioned, this provides a build of warm moisture-laden air in the property and if there isn’t sufficient ventilation then the warm air condenses onto a cold surface and thus starting the build-up of condensation.
If you have a condensation survey then the surveyor will suggest making improvements to your daily lifestyle by adding ventilation systems in the areas of the property where the build-up of warm moist air occurs the most.
Having a Damp Survey With Timberwise
Booking a damp survey in Bournemouth with our team will ensure that a full inspection will be made at the property. Both the exterior and interior areas of the property will be assessed for timber and damp issues.
Once the inspection has been completed, a report will be sent to the customer detailing if there were any problems found and what the next best course of action should be undertaken.
Our surveyors based in Bournemouth are highly qualified by the PCA (Property Care Association) and have extensive knowledge in the property care and preservation industry so if you have any questions the surveyors will be happy to answer them.
Woodworm Treatment in Bournemouth
If woodworm is affecting your property in Bournemouth, then having an inspection from a qualified surveyor will ensure that the type of woodworm beetle is correctly identified. Our team will then apply the specific woodworm treatment to kill the wood-boring insect from your property.
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Need To Contact a Timber and Damp Specialist?
If you are looking for highly experienced professionals to treat your timber or damp issue then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Timberwise team today. Our timber and damp specialists in Bournemouth have over 50 years of experience in treating property care issues.
We have accreditations with the likes of the Property Care Association, Which? Trusted Traders and Basement Waterproofing Association meaning that all work will be of the highest quality.
To get in touch with us you can call us on 01202 348 205 or you can contact us online.
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Suite 201, 89 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5RR
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