Fixrot.co.uk - Timber Treatment And Wood Protection

WHAT DOES BASEMENT TANKING INVOLVE? Basement waterproofing  or ‘tanking’ as it’s commonly referred to, involves repairing and preparing the existing masonry substrate, making it resistant to damp and protecting the internal space by adding a waterproof barrier between the interior and exterior walls. Our team will also look to remove any damaged plasterboard or masonry, stripping your basement back to its original building material. This layer is then cleaned and prepared thoroughly before the waterproof layer is installed. Our property surveyors will assess your basement or cellar to understand its unique features and then make their recommendation based on their findings. There are a variety of different  basement tanking methods  available to protect from damp, but our team will discuss the most suitable option with you to ensure effectiveness and longevity from your damp proofing solution. Our basement and cellar tanking services are available for all types of propert...

Woodworm is the common name for the larvae of wood boring beetles. The common furniture beetle (anobium punctatum) is the most frequently found species in the UK. Our guide will describe what these   woodworm beetles look   like, along with the three other main species of found in the UK. These wood boring beetles can affect your property by laying their eggs on structural timbers and subsequently infesting the timber with larvae (woodworm) that consume the cellulose in wood making it weaker and less structurally sound. Understanding how to identify them and what the woodworm life cycle is will help you to prevent any outbreaks in your home. If you have spotted signs of  woodworm in your property , or have found beetles emerging from timber in your home, then we suggest you should take a look at our woodworm treatment pages to discover how our woodworm specialists can help you. Types of woodworm beetle Unfortunately, there are several different varieties of wood boring be...