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What do damp meter readings mean?
Damp meters are an essential piece of kit for the team here at South East Timber and Damp as it gives us the insight we need. But what do the results tell us? Here is some insight from Dean and his team.
How to stop damp – Think D.A.M.P.
Damp comes in many different forms and can cost you lots in investigation and repairs. If you spot the signs early, it can be a massive help. Here are some tips on how to spot damp.
Chemical Damp Proof Course
A chemical damp proof course is an increasingly popular treatment. it is an effective treatment against damp attacking your brickwork.
Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2019. What is it?
The ‘fitness for human habitation’ came into effect in March 2019. It give tenants greater power and they can now escalate straight to court. What does this mean for you as a landlord?
What do damp meter readings mean?
What do damp meter readings mean? The team here at South East Timber and Damp use damp meter readings religiously as it gives us the insight we need to provide the very best service. As such, we use a Protimeter MMS2, promoted as “The complete moisture measurement and diagnosis system for building environments” This damp…
Annabelle Appointed on PCA Board Of Directors
The 4th May 2017 highlights another remarkable date in the calendar for South East Timber & Damp in which company director, Annabelle Webster, joins the upper echelons of the Property Care Association as she is voted onto the board of directors, following the PCA AGM at the University of Warwick. As one of three new…
Small Business Of The Year – Awards Shortlisting
The Kent Excellence in Business Awards are now in their ninth year. A scheme staged and produced by KM Media Group and Kent County Council to recognise and reward excellence in businesses in Kent and Medway. The awards attract a wide range of entries from across a variety of sectors. This year South East Timber…
The ABC Of Structural Waterproofing
The first question you have to ask yourself if you are planning some structural waterproofing is: “What do I want to do with that huge damp space beneath my house?” Do you want it for storage… or possibly as a cool space to store your wine? Maybe use it as a playroom for the children…
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…
