Type A of Structure Waterproofing
TYPE A: BARRIER PROTECTION These are waterproofing barrier materials which are applied directly to the structure, either external, internal or sandwiched. More commonly known as ‘tanking’, these applications are normally multi-coat cement-based coatings, epoxy resins or bitumastic type paints. Type A waterproofing should be applied to well-prepared, clean walls and floor surfaces and can then…
When Is Waterproofing, Not Waterproofing?
WATERPROOFING A Building With last winter’s record-breaking rainfall and heavy driving winds over the past 4-5 months, we are experiencing problems with properties that are completely new to the owners. But there is one problem that time never changes; people have their basements ‘waterproofed’ without installing a pump system to remove ingressing water. More traditional…
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Winter Maintenance Checklist As the darker nights draw in, follow our simple 5-step checklist to prevent potential future problems with your property. Drains Make sure drains remain clear of leaves and other declutter your gutters, roof, and chimney stacks . . . It’s WINTER! Bris enables water to escape from a building quickly, particularly during…
Treatment for Wet Rot, Whitstable
Home → Case Studies → Winstable → Treatment for Wet Rot, Whitstable Issue: Potential treatment for wet rot in 1880s terraced house in Whitstable Survey Type Booked – Snapshot £95 + VAT We were asked to attend a meeting between a landlord and tenants at an 1880s terraced house in the wonderful seaside town of…
Damp in Marden Farmhouse
Home → Case Studies → Damp in Marden Farmhouse Issue: Damp in Marden, a 200 year old detached farmhouse SURVEY TYPE – Damp, Snapshot Survey £95+ VAT We were contacted by a landlord regarding a charming detached farmhouse in Marden, Kent, which he rents out to a long-term tenant. The tenant reported damp issues on…
Damp on internals walls
Home → Case Studies → Damp on internals walls Issue: Damp in a large detached 1850’s house in London, SE9. Survey Type Booked – Damp – Free of charge as referred by previous happy client. We were asked to investigate possible damp on internal walls and floors in the dining room area within a large detached 1850s…