Douai Abbey, Grade II Listed Building

Newlath 2000 Is The Cost Effective And Time Efficient Solution In This Grade II Listed Building

History
Douai Abbey is a Grade II Listed Building which was used as a Public School until the late 1990’s. Due to severe damp penetration the property

was uninhabitable and in need of total refurbishment.

Methodology
After consultation with a variety of different manufacturers, a local company contacted John Newton and Company for a free on site meeting so as to ascertain the most cost effective and simplistic solution. Previously they had been advised to repoint the entire structure externally (approximately 6,000 square metres) and apply a chemical DPC. This solution was not only expensive and time consuming it was not sympathetic to the structure. Newton’s technical department advised to apply Newlath 2000 internally to the external walls and finish with independent dry lining system.

Result
After 3-4 weeks the Old Abbey had been successfully converted into a
complex of luxury apartments free from the effects of damp penetration.

Benefits
Newlath 2000 is ideal for this type of refurbishment project as minimal surface preparation is required and the system is totally reversiblemeaning it is highly sympathetic to the building fabric. The membrane allows the wall to breathe thus not trapping any previous moisture within the structure.

View More Case Studies

External Damp Proofing Swansea
Aggressive Damp Penetration in Exposed Seaside Cottage
Preventing Damp In A Luxury Basement Conversion