Dryrod DPC Injection System

Dryzone Dryrod Damp Proof Course Installation

Dryzone Dry Rods installers

Salutations! It's fair to say that most of our damp proofing work tends to be with tanking membranes but we have used Dryzone Damp Proof Course Injection Cream for many years on projects involving straight forward, honest to goodness, rising damp; particularly in internal brick walls where there is no danger of penetrating dampness at higher levels.

In the last year or so however, we have pretty much switched to installing Dryzone Dry Rods (Dryrod). These essentially deliver the same product into the wall but the quantity is always exactly right every time. They are also a lot less messy to use than the Dryzone Cream and applicator gun - things move on...

On the face of it they are a little more expensive than the cream but with virtually zero waste and exact usage there probably isn't much in it at the end of the day. From our perspective, there really is little possibility of human error with Dryzone Dry Rods, so we know we've got it right at the point of installation.

These little inventions may not seem very exciting but we have installed them in a house where the owner was suffering from damp smells coming from behind skirting boards. Once the Dryzone Dry Rods were installed, as a chemical injection DPC (damp proof course), the skirtings were replaced and, as if by magic, the smells dissipated and have not returned. The Chemistry is very clever and particularly when used with Dryzone Damp Resistant Plaster, it has shown itself to be a reliable system for our customers. The new Dryzone Plasters are also impressive products in terms of their damp proofness and breathability, for more information on these see our Dryzone Damp Resistant Plaster page. The only snag with the plasters is that they are not easy to use as they seem lifeless and heavy. We're sure that any plasterers out there will be nodding their understanding of what we mean by that, if you are not a plasterer we respectfully suggest that you get a professional damp proofing company familiar with these products to undertake your installation. 

If you require damp treatment or just a little helpful information, please call us on 0800 001 4213 or email us.

StormDry: Breathable Protection Against Penetrating Damp & Even Floods

StormDry is a water-repellent cream used to protect masonry against penetrating damp and rain. Invisible once applied, this waterproofing treatment penetrates deeply into brick or stone creating a breathable barrier against water ingress.

Keeping the stone or brickwork dry with StormDry waterproofing cream effectively increases energy efficiency by up to 29%*, and thus saves money in the process. StormDry has an impressive expected lifespan of 20-30 years and can even be used over freshly pointed walls.

When used in conjunction with a cavity drain and pump system, StormDry reduces the amount of water able to pass through the masonry under storm and flood conditions, reducing the burden on the pump system and therefore the risk of "overload" or pump failure.

For more information on waterproofing treatments, damp remedies and flood protection systems, call our specialist team of damp proofing professionals on 01650 531 694, or visit http://www.conifer-property-services.co.uk/


*When applied to buildings of solid-wall construction. Research carried out by the University of Portsmouth. Data provided by Safeguard Europe Limited.

Insulative Properties of Damp Proofing Membrane

Did you know that, as well as creating a barrier of protection against damp, Oldroyd damp proofing membrane also provides a level of insulation?

This can help meet Building Regulations standards for insulation without compromising character or wall thickness. When the original plaster is removed, for example, and Oldroyd Xv cavity membrane installed with 15mm plasterboard applied, this gives a total wall thickness of 243mm compared with the original 233mm. If the air layer is unventilated there is a reduction in U-value from the previous 2.09 to 1.49 W/m2 K. There is a benefit from both the cavity membrane and the plasterboard.
(*information from Safeguard Europe Ltd)

Case study: Conifer Damp Proofing recently installed a membrane damp proof course at a commercial property near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. Building Regulations had specified that the wall cavity must be insulated to a thickness of 100mm. Due to the reduction in U-value and increased energy efficiency provided by the Oldroyd membrane, the owners were able to reduce the insulation requirements by 50mm (values calculated by local Building Regs office), saving them a great deal of inconvenience and, of course, money!

Talk to Conifer today to find out how we can solve your damp problems and make life easier and healthier! Call 01650 531 694 or visit the website at http://www.conifer-property-services.co.uk/

'Basment Conversions', Damp Horses and Cheeky Pensioners...

As it’s Friday afternoon we thought we’d share a light-hearted
look at some of the more humorous enquiries we’ve encountered over the years.

Recently we had a flurry of e-mails from suppliers offering
discounts on ‘basment conversion’ products. It reminded us of an enquiry we
received from someone who had mis-read one of our vans and thought we offered
‘damp ROOFING’.

A little further digging and we managed to find a few more
amusing slip-ups, so here are our top 5:

1. Typos: basment conversions, damproofing and membrain are
the most common!

2. “I have a severe problem with damp in my horse.” (Perhaps
a vet…?)

3. “I need someone to install a Jacuzzi spa bath, double
sink, double shower and WC, tile walls and floor (marble) and all electrics.
The room is 15ftx19ft approx. I am a pensioner and on a tight budget so would like someone
to do the work for £100 or less. (Yes, this was for real. Wish my ‘tight
budget’ allowed for huge marble luxury bathrooms, don’t you?)

4. “My husband fell through the loft and wrecked his Artex.”
(Ouch, sounds painful!)

5. “Ah, it says Damp Roofing on your van, can you come and
look at our roof please?” (Not sure why you’d want a DAMP roof – aren’t they
all damp in Wales and Shropshire anyway?)

Hope you have a great weekend, and remember if you need
assistance with damproofing (or even damp proofing) or your ‘basment’ needs
waterproofing, find us online at http://www.coniferbasements.co.uk/
or call 01650 531 694. (Probably best not call us with any wet horses though,
can’t really help with that.)

Have you considered a back-up pump?

Should you consider a second, back-up pump for your basement conversion?

In the event of a power failure coinciding with storm and flood conditions - which is not an uncommon event - it would be advisable to have a secondary battery-powered pump in place to prevent potential disaster.

After spending money to damp-proof and convert your basement or cellar, the last thing you would want is to have the finishings, furniture and contents damaged by flood.

We always recommend a sump and electric pump to continually take away water and moisture from underground spaces such as converted basements and cellars. An ideal precautionary measure is to install, at the same time, a secondary back-up pump as peace of mind that, should the power fail your belongings and living space are safe from risk of damage or destruction.

If you would like further advice on whether a back-up pump is necessary for your cellar conversion or basement project, we are always happy to offer guidance and suggestions. Call our expert damp proofing team on 01650 531 694 for friendly, specialist advice.

Happy Christmas from Conifer Damp Proofing!

Yes, we know it's still over a week away but we wanted to let you know about our plans over the festive period.

We'll be closing the office at the end of business on Wednesday 21st December and returning on Tuesday 3rd January. During this time you'll still be able to leave us a voicemail or of course send us an e-mail, and we'll also be continuing to add information to the website (at http://www.conifer-property-services.co.uk/) and the Damp Proofing Blog over Christmas and New Year. In fact, we've got some very useful damp proofing information and articles to share about whether to consider a back-up pump when waterproofing for a basement or cellar conversion, and a case study on damp proofing injection services in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Finally, we look forward to making 2012 a warm, dry and damp-free year in your home!

Have a great Christmas and thank you for your support this year. Cheers!

~The Conifer Team~

Conifer Damp Proofing – November 2011 Blog

As the year ends it’s time to start putting plans into place for your damp proofing projects for 2012.

Did you know that, as damp proofing specialists, Conifer can provide commercial damp proofing services for large projects such as underground car parks and hotel basements, as well as domestic damp proofing, waterproofing and tanking?

Such projects often require advance planning and preparation, and, as damp proofing is one of the first stages of most commercial projects of this type, it’s best to get in touch as soon as possible. Our team of damp proofing specialists can advise and assist with the planning stages of your commercial project right through to completion if required, so why not call on Conifer for our knowledge and expertise?

Conifer are experts in commercial damp proofing in Shropshire, the Midlands, Cheshire and London – however our service is UK-wide and we provide commercial damp proofing services across the whole country. For more information or advice call our team of damp proofing specialists on 01650 531 694 today.

We are quickly filling our calendar for 2012 – to ensure availability please enquire as early as possible to avoid any delay.