Because dry rot is such a serious problem, it requires a specialist dry rot treatment. Without it, dry rot will live and grow, feeding off and destroying the timbers in your property in order to live with serious consequences to the structural integrity of the property. Dry Rot affects all types of property, historic or modern. Dampness combined with lack of ventilation provides the ideal conditions for fungal attack. The longer you leave it, the worse the dry rot will become. Dry rot typically has four main stages in its dry rot lifecycle (see images below), each with its unique characteristics.
Wastewater must not flow into the surface water drain. Unless your house is on a combined drains system, it needs separate drain connections to collect wastewater and rainwater. Homeowners and landlords are responsible for checking they have separate drain connections from their home. If wastewater from your home flows into the rainwater drain, this takes untreated water to the nearest river. When your home was originally built, it's possible the builder or owner might have installed connections to the wrong drains.
Condensation is an extremely underestimated cause of damage to our homes and is almost certainly the most common form of dampness within a building. It is because of this that enquiries regarding condensation treatment are on the rise. This is largely the result of improved standards of insulation, double glazing and draught proofing treatment of properties that all give the benefit of better heat retention, but results in a lack of ventilation and stale air resulting in the need for condensation treatment.
While typically used on furniture, this is occassionally found on some architecture. Water gilding involves layering gesso which is carved and flattened until the surface is hardened and shiny. Gold leaf is then applied to the damp gesso and this is drawn in. Once dried, the gold is burnished to create a stunning finish. As the most common technique used for gilding, we are frequently asked to restore interiors that have extensive oil gilded interiors. The surface that is to be gilded is carefully prepared and then gold leaf is applied to the slightly adhesive surface.
We were instructed to do a full basement survey and then draw up a plan based upon the clients ideas and our suggestions. We then carried out all tasks involved i.e prepartion of the floors and walls, cavity drainage membrane (CDM) system fitted, plasterboarded, then fully skimmed. Inbetween this we had a qualified plumber and electrician into to carry out there necessary jobs. All timber work was carried out by a member of the customers family who was a joiner.
What's the difference between wall and floor tiles? True, most shops sell tiles as floor tiles or wall tiles. Does that mean that you can use them for only one application? You'd do well to find out about the difference between wall and floor tiles so that you can make your next project a success. The difference between wall and floor tile may come from their technical difference or simply the visual difference. Manufacturers produce some tiles to be suitable for walls only because of their technical specifications.
Damp and Damp Proofing is by far, the most frequent problem found in our homes. Each year in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales our homes have to deal with 12 to 15,000 gallons of rainwater so its hardly surprising that this is such a big problem. Although most damp issues are no way near as serious as they look it is still vital to keep your home totally dry because damp and its effects can be harmful to our health. With over 40 years 'Hands On' experience in the industry Dynamic makes it easy to find quality trade specialists by only allowing the best to join their website.
Thatched roofs are beautiful! Once you've seen a thatched building in decent repair, you'll never ask such a question again. There is simply no other type of roof that has such texture, such swoops and rolls, and such personality. Distinctive? With a capital D! The most durable thatching material is water reed (Phragmites Australis) which can last up to 60 years. Water reed is naturally waterproof. This is no waterlogged plant, soggy and bloated with water. In fact, the inside of a natural water reed is hollow.
Our specialists are proud to offer a comprehensive architectural metalwork service, including a bespoke design option. Within our unique teams of tradesmen, the skills and talents of experienced blacksmiths, metalworkers, engineers and designers are harnessed to provide aquality metal work service. The teams undertake all types of metalwork projects and are able to work in all forms of metal, including wrought iron, mild and stainless steel, brass and bronze. From balustrades and balconies, to bridges and canopies, to gates and staircases, our team have the skills and vision to create and install architectural metalwork that is safe, practical and good to look at.
A window shutter is a solid and stable window covering usually consisting of a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails (top, centre and bottom). Set within this frame can be louvers (both operable or fixed, horizontal or vertical), solid panels, fabric, glass and almost any other item that can be mounted within a frame. Shutters may be employed for a variety of reasons, including controlling the amount of sunlight that enters a room, to provide privacy, security, to protect against weather or unwanted intrusion or damage and to enhance the aesthetics of a building.
Woodworm and Dry/Wet Rot are very common property defects here in the the UK and abroad. They are mostly present in Older properties where timbers are untreated and time has allowed for the Woodworm (beetle) to move in and make your home its home. Small cases of woodworm have been found in modern properties where the incorrect measures have been taken to prevent the infestation. Dry & Wet Rot are found in old and new properties where ever a moisture source has managed to breakdown the barrier of that particular property.
The 19th century cottage was suffering from penetrating dampness due to the front elevation being exposed to the hillside elements. We covered all surrounding plants and shrubs ( no flowers in winter) with plastic/cloth sheets and then covered all windows with plastic sheets and masking tape. This was to stop the silicone product from coating evrything but the brickwork and render. The preservation team came to our house to investigate several damp areas including penetrating and rising damp. They were very tidy and very well organised and were the best choice, Thankyou.
Defective rainwater guttering and pipework can be the source of many sorts of damp problems in the structure of a building. The guttering and associated pipework are designed to carry rainwater away from a building, if they are not properly maintained, the water can run down the outside wall, eventually causing damage within the structure, ruining the decoration and/or causing mould growth. It is important to keep the guttering and pipework in good repair at all times. Our specialists can either install a new more effective guttering system or repair an existing.
Penetrating dampness is quite simple moisture that penetrates through the brick or stone work of your property. This could be happening because there are obvious cracks or gaps in the wall (see associated building works section for solution) allowing rainwater to gain acces. This in turn can soak your internal plasterwork and joinery causing significant damage and a cold spot in the property where condensation can form. Absorbant brickwork/mortar joints found on many older buildings also plays a key factor when it comes to penetrative dampness and some types of brickwork simply act like a sponge and hold moisture.
Wet Rot, whilst typically not as difficult to eradicate as Dry Rot, can nevertheless cause severe damage within your property if allowed to go unchecked and is often a common cause of structural defects. It is for this reason that it is important to recognise if you need wet rot treatment for your property. In order to grow, wet rot requires a regular source of moisture ingress, which can result from sources of defective plumbing, gutters, downpipes or stone pointing. The moisture together with the presence of wood can allow wet rot spores to germinate.
