Timberwise in Devon
At Timberwise, we have a number of damp proofing specialists in Devon and we have over 50 years experience in treating your property for treating timber and damp issues. We specialise in woodworm treatment, damp proofing and dry rot treatment.
Our Devon team are specialists in solving all your timber and damp issues ensuring the highest quality service is carried out to all of our customers. By requesting a survey through Timberwise we provide a full inspection of the property diagnosing the issue and advising the best course of treatment.
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Property Care Services in Devon
If you have issues with dampness and fungal decay contacting the property care specialists is the best course action in order to banish the issues from your property. The first step in treating damp, woodworm and dry rot is to have a survey carried out by one of our surveyors. This will ensure that the problem will be correctly identified and the correct treatments recommended.
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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 Devon Damp Specialists Carry Out Damp Survey
Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation are problems facing many homeowners in the Devon area. The most important part of treating any condensation, penetrating damp or rising damp problem, is to correctly identify the source of the problem.
Our damp specialists are able to identify damp problems from both the interior and the exterior of the property. Following a survey, our Devon surveyors will provide a report detailing their findings along with details of any treatments that may need to be carried out.
Leaving the damp problems unchecked can lead to further problems in the future. If you allow the damp to spread throughout the property then it could lead to further problems such as dry rot or wet rot in the future.
Woodworm Treatment in Devon
Treating woodworm is a specialist job and should be carried out by a qualified specialist. There are a wide variety of species of woodworm. Only through correct identification of the species causing the attack can the correct remediation be applied.
Once the diagnosis has been completed by the surveyor then Timberwise can provide the most effective treatment. There are a number of ways of getting rid of woodworm. Timberwise provides a water based spray treatment as it has proven effectiveness.
Dry Rot Surveyors in Devon
Dry rot can affect all types of properties regardless of their age as long as there as certain environmental elements allowing it to survive and spread. The wood must have a high moisture content in order for infection to commence, therefore in order to successfully eradicate dry rot, you must initially eliminate the sources of moisture.
Our surveyors and technicians in Devon are fully qualified to provide an extensive dry rot survey and provide appropriate recommendations to treat the infected area. The surveyors will then advise on the best course of action to prevent dry rot from occurring in the future.
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Contact Our Devon Damp Proofing Specialists
If dry rot, woodworm and damp are causing problems contact our Devon damp proofing specialists by calling us on 01392 300226. You can also request a survey online and our team will be happy to help arrange for us to come and visit your property.
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