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.
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Rendering not only protects your building but also enhances the exterior appearance.
Whether you need brick sills, mock stone sills or mock stone quoins, we can provide all of them for your building.
Are you worried about rising damp in your building?
When rising damp appears on your walls then it is the time to get it treated before it spreads through your entire home.
Enhance the look of your property with high quality rendering.
We provide a wide range of colours of wall rendering.
Whether you need pebble dashing, K Rend, brick render or acrylic finish, we can do it all.
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Damp proofing is the generic term typically used to describe the installation of preventative measures to stop damp problems occurring within our home.
However, it is not necessary the right term to describe the actual type of damp affecting the property and often the wrong term used to describe the right damp treatment needed to rectify a damp issue.
There are many different causes of damp within our homes, not just rising damp (the type of damp often associated with damp proofing).
Although most damp issues are much less serious than they actually look, whatever the cause, damp can be bad for our health and the health of our property.
What is damp proof coursing?
In short, damp coursing (damp proofing) is a generic term to describe the variety of damp proofing treatment and solutions applied to prevent damp problems affecting your property.
However, damp proofing is more commonly known as a type of waterproofing for constructed walls where a damp proofing barrier (commonly known as a damp proof course or DPC) is placed in walls or floors.
Damp proof coursing works as a long term prevention to moisture decay.
When it comes to walls and foundations, damp proofing prevents moisture and water passing through into interior spaces and can therefore prevent timber decay and structural damage such as dry rot, wet rot and rising damp.
Rising Damp is a common issue, often arising when the water from the ground rises up through the fine cracks and pores in a property, causing moisture.
Rising damp should be treated immediately, as it will often make its way up the walls of a building, acting like a sponge.
Rising Damp can be a big problem if left untreated.
Here at D L Dufton, we have been dealing with rising dampfor a number of years now, so you can rest safe in the knowledge that your rising damp issues are in good hands.
Rising Damp can also lead to 'salts'.
Suffering from rising damp and rotting timbers?
Put a stop to potential health problems by choosing Whittle Damp Proofing for an affordable and efficient service.
Our focus is affordability, and with small overheads we're able to keep prices low while still providing a quality finish which will last for years to come.
Come to us for free surveys and our honest recommendations.
We offer a 30 year guarantee on all our damp proofing, so you can be confident there'll be no recurrence.
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