Damp Proofing | Damp Proof Course | Ashford | Tunbridge Wells | Canterbury | Tenterden
TimberGuard Timber Preservation
DAMP TREATMENT
TimberGuard Timber & Damp are specialists in damp proofing in Ashford,
Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Tenterden and throughout Kent.
What is rising damp?
Rising damp occurs when dampness in the ground travels upwards by capillary action through porous
building materials such as brickwork, mortar or sandstone. The effect is the same process that makes
oil travel upwards through the wick of a lamp.
Rising damp can often be identified by the characteristic
discolouration or marking of decorations on wall surfaces.
This marking is caused by the soluble salts contained in the
groundwater evaporating and accumulating at the upper
level of the rising damp.
The effect can be prevented by installing a barrier, usually known as a damp proof course, in
the wall sited near the base of the property. This barrier prevents the passage of moisture and
so resolves the problem.
Although damp proof courses are included as standard practice in new buildings, older
properties may not have one. Also, most damp proof courses will break down after a number of
years and will eventually need replacing.
When a damp proof course fails, or if none exists, damage can occur to lower wall areas. This usually
involves disruption to plaster and decay of any timbers in contact with the damp walls
How is rising damp treated?
The solution to rising damp is to install or reinstall a remedial damp proof course. This involves
removal of the affected plaster and skirting boards, installation of a new chemical damp proof course
and then re-plastering with a salt resistant plaster and renewing or replacing skirting boards. Existing
skirting boards can be refitted if they are in good condition.
TimberGuard Timber Preservation will survey your property for free and provide you with a
full report and a quotation for any necessary repair and treatment work at a cost competitive
price. On completion of our Damp or Timber Treatments, we provide a 20 year guarantee
covering all labour and materials for completed works plus the assurance of a 20 year
guarantee after the work has been completed.
Office: 01580 472033
Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation Control
Damp proof plastering
Ventilation to sub-floors, roof voids
01233 367155 01892 322165
07312 257516
Damp Proofing | Damp Proof Course | Ashford | Tunbridge Wells | Canterbury | Tenterden
TimberGuard Timber Preservation
Office: 01580 472033
01233 367155 01892 322165
07312 257516
DAMP TREATMENT
TimberGuard Timber & Damp are specialists in damp proofing in Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury,
Tenterden and throughout Kent.
What is rising damp?
Rising damp occurs when dampness in the ground travels upwards by capillary
action through porous building materials such as brickwork, mortar or
sandstone. The effect is the same process that makes oil travel upwards
through the wick of a lamp.
Rising damp can often be identified by the characteristic discolouration or marking of decorations on wall surfaces. This marking
is caused by the soluble salts contained in the groundwater evaporating and accumulating at the upper level of the rising damp.
Although damp proof courses are included as standard practice in new buildings, older properties may not have one. Also,
most damp proof courses will break down after a number of years and will eventually need replacing.
When a damp proof course fails, or if none exists, damage can occur to lower wall areas. This usually involves disruption to
plaster and decay of any timbers in contact with the damp walls
How is rising damp treated?
The solution to rising damp is to install or reinstall a remedial damp proof course. This involves removal of the affected plaster
and skirting boards, installation of a new chemical damp proof course and then re-plastering with a salt resistant plaster and
renewing or replacing skirting boards. Existing skirting boards can be refitted if they are in good condition.
Treatment is by the high pressure injection of solvent-based fluids or low pressure injection of water-based creams using
low-pressure cartridge guns.
TimberGuard Timber Preservation will survey your property for free and provide you with a full report and a quotation
for any necessary repair and treatment work at a cost competitive price. On completion of our Damp or Timber
Treatments, we provide a 20 year guarantee covering all labour and materials for completed works plus the assurance
of a 20 year guarantee after the work has been completed.
The effect can be prevented by installing a barrier, usually known as a damp proof course, in the wall sited near the base of the
property. This barrier prevents the passage of moisture and so resolves the problem.
Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation Control
Damp proof plastering
Ventilation to sub-floors, roof voids
TimberGuard Timber Preservation
Damp Proofing | Damp Proof Course | Hastings | Ashford
Tunbridge Wells | Canterbury | Rye | Maidstone
DAMP TREATMENT
TimberGuard Timber & Damp are
specialists in damp proofing in Ashford,
Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Tenterden
and throughout Kent.
What is rising damp?
Rising damp occurs when dampness in the
ground travels upwards by capillary action
through porous building materials such as
brickwork, mortar or sandstone. The effect is the
same process that makes oil travel upwards
through the wick of a lamp.
Rising damp can often be identified by the
characteristic discolouration or marking of
decorations on wall surfaces. This marking is
caused by the soluble salts contained in the
groundwater evaporating and accumulating at
the upper level of the rising damp.
The effect can be prevented by installing a
barrier, usually known as a damp proof course,
in the wall sited near the base of the property.
This barrier prevents the passage of moisture
and so resolves the problem.
Although damp proof courses are included as
standard practice in new buildings, older
properties may not have one. Also, most damp
proof courses will break down after a number of
years and will eventually need replacing.
When a damp proof course fails, or if none exists,
damage can occur to lower wall areas. This
usually involves disruption to plaster and decay
of any timbers in contact with the damp walls
How is rising damp treated?
The solution to rising damp is to install or
reinstall a remedial damp proof course. This
involves removal of the affected plaster and
skirting boards, installation of a new chemical
damp proof course and then re-plastering with a
salt resistant plaster and renewing or replacing
skirting boards. Existing skirting boards can be
refitted if they are in good condition.
TimberGuard Timber Preservation will survey
your property for free and provide you with a
full report and a quotation for any necessary
repair and treatment work at a cost
competitive price. On completion of our
Damp or Timber Treatments, we provide a 20
year guarantee covering all labour and
materials for completed works plus the
assurance of a 20 year guarantee after the
work has been completed.
Ashford Office
Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation Control
Damp proof plastering
Ventilation to sub-floors, roof voids
