Damp Proofing
Membrane Installation
Condensation Treatment
Dry Rot Treatment
Brickwork Water proofing
Plastering
Property Maintenance
Free Damp & Timber Mortgage Reports
Roofing
Remedial Cavity Wall Ties
What is a cavity wall tie?
A cavity wall tie is a reinforcement that is used in a cavity wall construction that ties the inner leaf to the external leaf of bricks/blocks or masonry. They are used to stabilise the wall construction and to stop the separate skins of the wall from moving away from each other.
*Identifying Call Wall Tie Failure*
There are a number of signs to look out for to see if your property is affected:
Horizontal Cracks – in mortar, often a high level, caused by expansion of corroded wall ties.
Bulging brickwork – caused by snapped wall ties, which have corroded. This can make your property unstable.Lintels sagging
Cracks or separation of window reveals
If you would like some further expert help and advice please give Damp Guard a call on 07990 771722 or 0161 914 6759.
All advice is free with no obligations.
Wood Boring Insects Treatment
What is Woodworm?
Woodworm can be found in any part of the home where there is timber if conditions exist for the infestation. But how do you spot it and what’s the best treatment
What does Wood worm look like?
There is a whole host of different types of woodworm and it takes a trained eye to identify them. Making sure we are treating the right woodworm is essential to leaving you with a wood boring beetle free home. Ranging in different shapes and sizes and with a number of category that each woodworm falls Into.
For Specialist Advice For Spotting Signs of Woodworm? Contact Damp Guard on 07990 771 722