Flood Damage – Dealing With The Aftermath With Damp Proofing Products

Flood Damage –

How Damp Proofing Products Can Help

There is another season to add to the calendar in the United Kingdom. The flood season is upon us and this year it is worse than ever. Traditionally November is the month which sees the most days of rain and this year it has seen torrential downpours on a scale which has not only fully saturated the ground but overwhelmed flood defences and caused flood damage to thousands of homes and offices throughout the country. Experts are telling us that the extended rainfall may be a direct result of global warming but the harsh reality is we are living with the real risk of flood damage to properties global warming or not.

Proactive flood defence strategy is now being called on to protect vulnerable towns and cities throughout the UK. Various damp proofing products and systems are available to local councils to protect structures from flood damage and in the last few weeks the towns which have implemented flood defence have benefited by giving emergency services time to evacuate townships prior to the floods arriving. Unprecedented amounts of rainfall may have overwhelmed major flood defence systems but some properties have been able to weather the effects of flood by installing flood defence measures to properties themselves. Technology has moved on from the basic sandbags across the door threshold to items such as flood gates across the door and windows, tailor made caps for air bricks and even external sump pump stations to capture the water prior to coming against the property. [Read more]

Damp Cellar

Can I Use Damp Proof Membranes On My

Damp Cellar?

In a word, no. Damp proofing membrane systems are designed to deal with capillary held moisture only – with smaller damp proofing problems, for example damp walls – and as such are only suitable for above ground application. Where external ground levels are higher than the internal floor levels such as in a damp cellar then there is a risk of hydrostatic water pressure and damp proofing walls only will be a futile exercise if a running water situation occurs Whenever there is a situation where earth is bearing against the structure and making the wall damp a damp proofing membrane solution should not be considered. It would also not conform to BS8102 (British Standard for The Protection of Structures From Water From The Ground).

A Full Waterproofing Membrane System Is Best

The remedial method adopted should be a waterproofing system design and application. John Newton and Company’s website for full details about their Waterproofing Membrane System. Their Newton System 500 is regarded as the premium drained cavity waterproofing system available and the preferred choice for professional specifiers and professional waterproofing contractors alike.
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Damp Proof Specialists

Where Can I Find A Damp Proof

Specialist?

There are so many damp proofing solutions on the market: damp proof injection, damp proofing wall paint, chemical damp course…. it can be very confusing to know where to start! If you have decided to use damp proof membranes for your damp proofing problem, there are many companies which provide this solution – but how can you ascertain who are the best, most trusted companies to approach?

John Newton & Company has the answer!

The best way to find a damp proofing specialist is by contacting us on 0800 068 0122 and we can put you in touch with a damp proofing company in your area. We have a Specialist Damp Proofing Contractor scheme and our Newton Registered Installers are trained and monitored by John Newton and Company to ensure that they can recommend and install the perfect solution for your property. Only the best companies meet our high criteria so you can be sure of the best possible service.

Our customers have said:

“I was very happy with the specialist damp proofing contractor that John Newton & Company recommended. They were reasonably priced, delivered the solution on time and within budget. They were clearly very knowleadgable and experienced” - Mr D Wootton, Wiltshire [Read more]

Damp Penetration

Newton 503 Mesh Cures Aggressive Damp Penetration Externally In An Exposed Seaside Cottage

Talmine Cottage is located on the edge of the coast of Tongue Bay and the Atlantic coast. The stone structure was suffering from aggressive damp penetration from the elements. The penetrating damp meant that driving rain and salt air was forcing its way through the structure. The client had tried repointing the stonework, using traditional lime mortars, but this did not prevent the ingress of the damp penetration.

Extensive boroscope and infra red surveys of the cottage showed that there
was no infill of the cavity, which was the traditional means of construction at the time of the build. This meant that the driving rain was soaking through the external stone leaf and filtering through to the internal finishes, without impediment, leading to aggressive damp penetration. [Read more]

Damp Proofing Membranes Versus Damp Injection

Damp Proofing Membranes Versus Damp Injection

The damp injection method is a common way of dealing with damp problems, but it is not necessarily the best approach. Damp proofing membranes are an alternative for the damp injection method for use on damp walls. They  act as a permanent remedial solution for problems such as penetrating damp and rising damp whether it be above the ground or in a damp cellar.  Staining and discolouration, peeling paintwork/finishes, blown plaster, salt and oil contamination etc are signs of damp walls and when untreated will continue to make the wall damp. Newton Damp Proofing Membranes have been used for many years as an alternative to the damp injection method, to permanently treat such problems.

When it comes to damp treatment membrane systems, the Damp Proofing Membrane Systems provided by John Newton and Co. are considered to be an effective alternative to most conventional damp proofing methods such as a chemical damp course (DPC), damp injection, cementitious  and bitumous paint on coatings and external water repellents.  This is because  membrane systems  generally require minimal preparation and are quick to install. An added advantage is that they are also reversible and can be ventilated. [Read more]

Are Newton Membranes Guaranteed?

 

Are Newton Membranes Guaranteed?

CERTIFIED, TESTED & APPROVED

John Newton and Co are the holders of BBA certificate 00/3716 for the Newlath membrane and all Newton membranes are guaranteed against deterioration for 30 years and have a life expectancy of at least 50 years (DIN 9001:2000).

GUARANTEED INSTALLATION?

Although we feel that our damp proofing products can be installed by competent DIY homeowners and builders we also realise that on occasions there will be a requirement for an installation guarantee from a Specialist Damp Proofing Contractor. Newton Registered Installers are trained and monitored by John Newton so that we have not just the best damp proofing systems but the best contractors to diagnose your problem, design your system and then install Newton membranes to the very highest standards.

Please contact us on 0800 068 0122 for a Specialist Damp Proofing Contractor in your area.