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Damp & Timber Surveying
DEVON & SOMERSET

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Damp Proofing Tiverton

No matter the age or condition of your property, damp or rot can occur, so if you have any issues get in touch with us for damp proofing in Tiverton today. Left unchecked, these issues cause serious property damage. Sterling Preservation Damp & Timber Surveying can quickly assess and resolve the problem by proposing effective and reliable treatments. At Sterling Preservation, we have over 37 years of experience in damp proofing properties across Devon and Somerset so can readily identify the type of damp and recommend the best course of action.

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What Causes Damp?

Damp is caused by moisture emanating from leaking pipes/roofs, damp ground beneath the building, porous solid walls, condensation, damp abutting ground, poor pointing, uncowled chimney pots, poor cavity-wall insulation or badly fitted windows and doors. The moisture results in damp plaster, black (aspergillus) mould, damp/delaminating ‘blown’ render and fungal infestation to structural timbers. Aspergillus mould in particular can adversely affect the health of anyone suffering breathing difficulties such as asthma.

If your property has Damp issues, ensure it is effectively eradicated by specialists with 30+ years of experience. Contact Sterling Preservation Limited today.

Effective and Long-Lasting Treatment

Initially, Sterling Preservation Damp & Timber Surveying will arrange a survey of your property to assess the damp and take readings of the humidity levels. We will provide a detailed report stating whether damp is present, if so, which/where, advise on the correct treatments required (all to accepted industry standards), the methodology, the indicative costs and duration of the treatment. Similarly, for the timbers in the property, subfloor, ceiling beams and attic/roof void, structural timbers, whether beetle or fungal infestation, cures/treatments are available and if necessary timber replacement. 

We offer expert advice and treatment for:

Rising Damp

This occurs at ground floor levels when moisture and chemicals are drawn up the walls through the effects of capillary action. If there is no damp-proof course; or the one installed has degenerated, moisture can rise to a height of approx 1.2m where the forces of suction are offset by gravity.  This phenomenon is eradicated in brickwork through the installation of a silicone damp-proof course, render containing specific additives to counter the ‘salts’ and then it is finally plastered. If cob/random rubble/irregular shaped stone construction, treatment is by tanking internal walls to a height of 1.2m, as conventional dm’/ling/silicone injection is not effective in these structures.

Penetrating Damp

This form of damp results from storm water ingress through solid walls, porous walls, wall cavities infilled with c-w insulation, basements where walls and floors are continually surrounded by damp earth, leaking roofs, coping stones, porous chimney stacks and chimney pots without cowls.

Treatment for penetrating damp is by either tanking or installing a cavity drain membrane system together with a drainage channel and sump/pump where required.

Condensation Damp

Condensation results from poor air circulation, too high relative humidity and generally too low ambient temperatures, causing dew point to be met and globules of condensation to occur on cold surfaces and areas of minimal ventilation. Stopping dew point will stop condensation and mould. Sterling Preservation Site Services achieve this by installing automatic RH sensitive 240V extractors which control RH levels and do not allow dew point to be reached, by automatically collecting/discharging moisture to the outside reducing RH levels to well below dew point (point at which RH = 100%, the air is saturated and globules of condensation form).

Contact Sterling Preservation

For damp proofing in Tiverton, get in touch with a member of our team today.