Remedial Treatment Consultants

Householders affected by issues with damp should consider failed or compromised insulation as a possible cause. The retrofit insulation industry grew rapidly on the back of government subsidies and property experts say some contractors have allowed standards to slip in the chase for grant funding. Before we look at the consequences, it is worth looking at how we reached our current position. The retrofit insulation industry has faced the same seemingly intractable problem many times. Insulation providers struggle to convince people to spend their own money on good quality well designed and properly installed energy saving measures.

Over the years we've gained an invaluable reputation for being a trusted and experienced damp proofing contractor. Homeowners and businesses alike, rely on our expertise and knowledge to rectify property damp issues. If left unaddressed, rising damp can damage the structural integrity of your property, as well as your health. It can also cause steel to rust and fungi to attack wood, the growth of mould and mildew, which can be exacerbated by Rising Damp can aggravate respiratory problems such as asthma.

If you think you have a problem in your property and live in Preston or the surrounding region please read on to learn how RTC can help you. A common question that we get asked a lot is "What is the difference between wet and dry rot?" The answer to this question is actually very simple; wet rot requires a higher moisture content than dry rot in order to grow. Wet rot can and does often lead to major structural damage if it is left to grow unhampered as it can weaken timber. High moisture content is often the result of excessive moisture due to rising damp, penetrating damp, inadequate sub-floor ventilation or defective plumbing.

RTC have extensive experience in the treatment of concrete and masonry structures against both water ingress, and to create water retaining structures such as swimming pools and storage tanks. Sometimes waterproofing is combined with corrosion protection of steel reinforcement and more information on this type of application can be found on our Concrete Repairs page. We have access to a vast range of specialist waterproofing and repair products from some of the worlds leading manufacturers such as Vandex and Kster and have received product specific training in the UK and Switzerland.

Historically, home owners have neglected the damp, smelly basement in favour of building out and upwards. Unfortunately, in most cases this will reduce valuable garden space. Converted basements offer a wide variety of uses, additional living rooms, home cinemas, home gyms, additional bedrooms with en-suites and wet rooms, and even saunas. The only limit is your imagination. The need for a professionally converted basement is now essential as regional flooding has increased, and the presence of groundwater can cause severe damp conditions within the basement as well as water seepage and even flooding.