Unit 20, Dales Court Business Centre

95 Dales Road, Ipswich

Suffolk, IP1 4JR

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DAMP PROOFING

Damp Proofing

DAMP PROOFING SOLUTIONS

INSTALLATION OF DAMP-PROOF COURSE

  • Holes are drilled in the mortar / brick of external and internal walls to the appropriate depth, with care given to the space between the holes and the thickness of the walls.
  • Damp proofing material is then injected into the holes to inhibit water flow through the capillaries.
A water-based silicone injection is considered the most effective damp proof course at preventing the rise of moisture through walls and rising damp.

Re-plastering is often required after the insertion of a damp-proof course. Any new plastering must prevent the migration of damp and salts within the wall to the internal wall finish.

At Maljon Timber Preservation Ltd, our technicians have the skill to provide damp proofing services that cater to your specific needs. Our services extend to clients throughout the Ipswich, Suffolk area.

RISING DAMP

Rising damp refers to water travelling through leaky building materials that are in contact with the ground. This is a result of air drying along the upper surfaces. This causes the w all to draw water from the ground, which in turn evaporates into the atmosphere. This pattern continues to rise until the water reaches a height where it can no longer evaporate. Gravity then takes over and the cycle repeats itself.

THE ELECTRO OSMOTIC DAMP PROOFING SYSTEM

The Electro Osmotic system is increasingly accepted as an alternative to fluids and physical damp course. The Electro Osmotic Damp proofing system is unique in the way it uses titanium and platinum group elements to carry all positive voltages.


Once a small voltage has been applied to the titanium via the power unit, the titanium wire in contact with the wall and anode sections will immediately become a conductor. Due to the ability to continually conduct electricity, a very rapid build-up in the wall is possible. 


Eventually, an insoluble film of titanium dioxide will build up at the point of contact between the titanium and wall. Once this film is established, the titanium will mostly stop conducting electricity further. As long as the voltage is applied regularly, corrosion ceases to be an issue. The anodes will naturally continue to conduct and maintain the wall potential.


To summarise, this damp proofing system is virtually self-healing. Any scratching to the titanium will simply see it form another protective skin. This type of system is often used on flint walls and listed buildings.


For more information about our damp proofing system options, contact us today! We proudly provide service to clients throughout the Ipswich, Suffolk area and beyond.

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