Damp & Wet Rot Treatments

We Care…We Cure!

Accurate diagnosis of damp & timber problems in buildings is essential to ensure appropriate remedies without unnecessary use of chemicals and undue expense. 

With this in mind we offer a number of services each covered by an insurance backed guarantee, these include: 

  • Timber Infestation Treatments.

  • Rising Damp.

  • Timber Preservation Treatments.

  • Dry Rot Control.

  • Survey Reports, Condensation Assessments & Tretments and Remedial Advice are carried out by our CSRT* Qualified Surveyor.

Timber
Decay of timber occurs only when wood is allowed to remain permanently or regularly damp. In buildings, decay is described as either wet rot or dry rot; although both can occur together in damp wood causing many fungi. The most well known are Serpula lacrymans the True dry rot fungus. Coniophora puteana, the Cellar fungus and Poria vaillantii the Pore or Mine Fungus.
Insects too cause structural damage, these include the deathwatch beetle and the house longhorn beetle, and with these a structural survey may be necessary. Serious damage caused by insects require insecticidal treatments. Many insects feed on damp wood and some attack dry timber and may need no treatment.
Knowledge and eradication of decay calls for carefully planned measures. With the correct use of chemical products, coupled with good building practice, the building will be at very little risk from further problems, as well as being safe for occupants and the environment.

 

Damp
Dampness in buildings is caused by one of three natural sources: Rain water; Water from within a building; Water from the ground.
Maybe a damp problem has occurred after a heavy downpour and new gutterings are all that is needed. Some damp problems are not so easy to uncover, condensation is frequently misinterpreted as rising damp, so it is important to have the condition identified correctly and treated professionally.

Health & Safety
As part of our Health & Safety commitment we maintain a safe and health workplace under the legislation of COSHH. We undertake all safety procedures, we work with care and consider others. Air Construction Limited work under the legislation of:
Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974
1974 Pollution Act
1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act
1985 Food and the Environment Protection Act
1986 Control of Pesticides Regulations
1986 Road Traffic Regulation
1987 Consumer Protection Act
1988-2002 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
1990 Environmental Protection Act
1993 Hazardous Information Packaging Regulations (CHIP)
1996 Safety Signs Regulations
1996 Party Wall Act

* CSRT (Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment) is awarded on behalf of the PCA by The Institute of Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing.