Damp & Waterproofing

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06 May 2015

Decothane Ultra provides non-disruptive liquid roof membrane

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It was determined the roof required a waterproof coating after a series of leaks and water ingress problems. Decothane Ultra was chosen as a non-disruptive solution by Midlands Roofing Services, as the City Council requested that work be carried out while the building was in use. Decothane Ultra was used to minimise disruption in the[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

Stormdry and Dryzone protect and repair damp chimneys

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Stormdry Masonry Protection is a colourless water-repellent cream that will protect chimney exteriors from rain penetration. Applied to brickwork in one invisible coat by brush or roller – Stormdry lasts as long as 30 years, penetrating the brickwork to form a breathable barrier against water. Safeguard Europe have developed solutions to both external and internal[…]

  • 06 May 2015

05 May 2015

Cavity drain membrane system specifed to waterproof a basement

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An iconic fire brigade building at Birmingham’s Lancaster Circus has been converted into halls of residence, with the ability to accommodate over 450 of Aston University’s students. Triton’s Platon P8 cavity drain membrane has been installed to waterproof the building’s basement To make it fit for its new purpose, the building had to be waterproofed.[…]

  • 05 May 2015

28 April 2015

Damp treatment system achieves BBA certification

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The damp treatment system, designed by Safeguard, aims to condense the process of treatment for rising damp, re-plaster and re-decoration to 24 hours. The BBA issued its Agrément Certificate to Dryzone Express Replastering System for use on existing internal walls, to act as a barrier against salt and moisture transfer follwing the insertion of a[…]

  • 28 April 2015

07 April 2015

Waterproofing and green roof solutions for London housing development

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The podium roofs, lightwell areas, wraparound terraces and individual/penthouse balconies of Ebury Square’s private residences were fitted with Alumasc’s Hydrotech monolithic membrane. The company’s registered contractor, Tilbury Contracts, specified 3,800 square metres of the product for installation to the areas, which were all completed as inverted roof designs. Alumasc Roofing has supplied its waterproofing and[…]

  • 07 April 2015

18 March 2015

Three new IKO ranges at NMBS Trade Exhibition for Builders Merchants

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New IKO ranges showcased at NMBS Trade Exhibition, Stand 89, 16thApril at the RICOH Arena, Coventry Alongside its Roofing Shingles, IKOslate and Hyload Trade DPC, IKO will showcase 3 new products: IKO Roofing Shingles, IKOslate and Hyload Trade DPC, plus three new product ranges at the NMBS Show Ruberseal EPDM Roofing System high quality membrane[…]

  • 18 March 2015

16 March 2015

HydroBond membrane waterproofing solution for housing development

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Crest Nicholson’s Park Avenue housing development Newton waterproofing solution for the Crest Nicholson development at the old training grounds for London Irish Rugby club in Sunbury-on-Thames. Park Avenue housing development in Sunbury-on-Thames is a combination of 193 apartments and spacious executive homes on a site that was the old training grounds for London Irish Rugby[…]

  • 16 March 2015

09 March 2015

Ventilation systems need to be adaptive

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If left untreated, mould can be hazardous to health. Greenwood Airvac suggests that the installation of adaptive ventilation systems can prevent it Greenwood Airvac believes that lack of education is contributing to the rise of damp and condensation. With 5 million UK properties suffering from damp – many of which are social houses – the[…]

  • 09 March 2015

25 February 2015

Membrane for ventilated facade systems used in laboratory build

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The new building has been designed to house the Insubria’s Science and Technology Department’s research laboratories, which are used by staff and students The new chemical-environmental laboratories have been built for the University of Insubria’s Department of Science and High Technology. A 3,000 square metre building has been constructed to accommodate the 25-30 scientific research[…]

  • 25 February 2015

23 February 2015

Rising damp discussed in CPD seminars

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Safeguard has designed its CPD seminar to educate building professionals on the causes and treatment of rising damp The seminar, which has been RIBA approved, provides a briefing on what causes rising damp and presents delegates with a range of solutions that are available to treat it. Rising damp occurs when water ascends through the[…]

  • 23 February 2015