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...

In some cases, manufacturer’s simply call their products different things, either woodworm killer or woodworm treatment. This said, some products are more specific to killing off existing infestations whilst others are geared towards preventing future attack. If unsure as to whether you have an active infestation or just old woodworm damage, our advice would be to use a  woodworm killer first , then a wood preservative after. This will kill off any existing infestations and will also help to protect the wood against future attack. most wood preservatives also protect against mould and algae. DOES TEAK OIL KILL WOODWORM? Woodworm won’t ‘enjoy’ being covered in Teak Oil per se but no, Teak oil will not kill woodworm. If you have active woodworm or wood boring insects a woodworm killer such as Barrettine Premier Woodworm Killer or Ronseal Woodworm Killer must be used to eradicate the infestation. Once treated, a suitable wood preservative should be used to help  prevent future in...

If you are concerned about a returning woodworm problem, you could be the victim of a failed treatment from an unreliable source. Fixrot.co.uk  are here to save the day and be the timber treatment heroes you need! If you are noticing returning signs of woodworm , then don’t be surprised that it could be post-treatment emergence. Fixrot.co.uk are on hand throughout the Leighton Buzzard area to ensure that your wood materials are free from woodworm and timber problems, all year round. What Is Post-Treatment Emergence? If you have previously carried out some kind of timber treatment and you are noticing that the insecticidal problem is coming back, you are experiencing post-treatment emergence. Although most solutions will cover the surface with a spray that will kill the eggs inside, some treatments will forget to focus on the interior timber and the insects that reside there. Life Cycle of the Timber Beetle Most people when dealing with woodworm problems are actually unaware o...

Rising damp is one of most talked about and controversial types of damp. Putting aside the debates for a moment, if you think you might have an issue with rising damp you are in the right place. This How To guide takes you through identifying   rising damp , the causes and how to effectively deal with it. A large part of this guide is given over to correctly identifying rising damp in your home, telling it apart from much more common damp issues. We also bust some myths around rising damp and its treatment. What is Rising Damp? Rising damp  is a relatively rare form of damp that affects the walls of buildings. It occurs when moisture from the ground travels up through the walls by capillary action. This means that ground water is effectively sucked up through tiny tubes in the bricks, like a series of straws. This water contains salts that also travel up through the wall. Around the affected wall, you get other porous building materials such as plasterwork and the timber found...

Damp proofing is the generic term typically used to describe the installation of preventative measures to stop damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and dry rot. Damp walls can damage fixtures and fittings in your property, leave unsightly marks on paint and wallpaper and cause structural damage to timber and masonry. Damp problems that are not treated have the potential to cause more serious conditions such as wet rot and dry rot in the future. To speak to a damp specialist, contact Fixrot.co.uk on 7795263896 or complete our contact form and we will organize for our local damp team to contact you. You can also continue to read this page for help and advice on identifying and treating damp on interior walls. WHAT CAUSES DAMP WALLS? To help you identify the different kinds of damp that can occur within properties and the damp treatments that are available, we have compiled a handy list below: RISING DAMP Rising damp is a well known but relatively rare cause...

Dry rot occurs when your timber has been dampened for some reason – there are two reasons for this happening: Your house is old and was built with non-kiln dried timber. Kiln dried timber must have an average moisture content of 20% or less to be classified as such and is now compulsory for internal building work. An old home may also have clay roof tiles which do not meet current Building Regulation water permeability standards and non-British Standard materials which may or be less effective at keeping water from outside your house from entering your timber You’ve had moisture enter your timber as a result of a damp problem Even if your damp problem has since been solved, as mentioned above any Dry Rot that colonised whilst your timber was damp may well still be there. Any and all of the damp problems that can affect a house can dampen your timber – examples include Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp , and damaged chimney and roof flashing. If you haven’t had a damp problem but think you...