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Woodworm is caused by excessive moisture in structural timbe. This creates an environment in which female beetles can lay their eggs. Once hatched the woodworm will burrow through the timber leaving behind channels (galleries) as it does so.

Every damp problem will be unique in terms of the extent of works required and the size of the problem/damage that has been caused. No two damp proofing projects are the same. Contact us and we will be happy to provide a survey and a free no obligation quote.

Damp in the home is caused by either rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation. The method of damp proofing you require to effectively solve the problem will depend on the type of damp problem that exists. Common cause of damp in the home are: Leaks Defective rainwater goods Leaking roofs Condensation from poor ventilation High ground levels

When people refer to damp proofing they are generally talking about measures to keep ground water out of a building while waterproofing is used to describe treatments that prevent any water entering a property. A useful guideline when thinking about the differences between damp proofing and waterproofing is to remember that damp proofing is typically used to prevent damp problems above ground, while waterproofing is generally employed to solve damp and flooding problems below ground, like a basement or cellar.

Damp proofing is simply the generic term used to describe the various forms of damp treatment measures that can be used to address problems caused by conditions like rising damp, penetrating damp or excessive condensation. In common usage, damp proofing generally refers to the installation of a remedial damp proofing course through the damp proof injection method.