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Whether you need to know about the basics of damp diagnosis or how to get started with retrofit insulation, Safeguard Europe is answering all your questions in June and July with its range of free CPD webinars. Find out what is lined up and sign up for each webinar below. Each webinar is one hour long and takes place every two weeks on Tuesdays at 1pm, making them perfect for a sneaky bit of lunchtime upskilling.
Continue your damp technical knowledge journey with Dampness and Retrofit Wall Insulation.
Retrofit measures like cavity wall insulation have had some bad press lately, stemming from poor and unsuitable installations that caused more damp problems than they solved. Find out how the industry has responded to these challenges and how the right knowledge, combined with PAS 2035 adherence and the TrustMark scheme, can eliminate unwanted outcomes. Find out how many homes in the UK are still in desperate need of retrofit insulation, and what exactly can be done to improve this number. Get the information you need to help you make accurate damp diagnoses and get energy-saving retrofit projects moving forward. Presented by Louis Calcutt; Safeguard Research & Development Chemist.
Sign up for Dampness and Retrofit Wall Insulation on 11th June 2024
Make sure you’re crystal clear on the damp fundamentals at Dealing with Dampness in Existing Buildings.
Find out how much natural moisture is in building materials and how that delicate balance can tip to become damp. Get methodical and easy-to-understand explanations of rising damp, penetrating damp and excess condensation, as well as in-depth guides about the tools and methods to treat these forms of damp. Learn how to reduce moisture and increase surface temperature in buildings, and even get information of replastering once the damp-proofing job has been completed. Presented by Simon Trenerry; Safeguard Technical Advisor.
Sign up for Dealing with Dampness in Existing Buildings on 25th June 2024
An English Heritage study showed that wet bricks conduct heat at a rate 1.5 to 3 times greater than dry bricks.
Find out how to stop wind-driven rain and the other causes of penetrating damp. Discover the penetrating damp warning signs and how to repair damaged pointing and masonry. Get all the information you need on how to repair and replace defective render and learn how masonry protection creams can protect external walls after they’ve been repaired. Find out which other external defects make penetrating damp worse and ensure you prevent them before they cause problems. Presented by Michael Prior; Safeguard Laboratory Manager.
Sign up for Penetrating Damp: Causes and Treatment on 9th July 2024
All Safeguard‘s free CPD webinars feature a short Q&A session after the main presentation. A certificate of attendance and a link to the presentation recording will be sent out following the webinar.
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