DIY Damp Proofing – The Cheap Solution?

Does DIY Damp Proofing Work?

We at John Newton & Company are often asked whether damp proofing can be done as a DIY damp proofing job. There is a wealth of information available and multiple diy damp proofing products are available online which promise and easy fix.

However, unless you are a damp expert diy damp proofing products can cause a minefield of problems. Where DIY damp proofing can seem like a low cost solution, it can result in a far more expensive strategy than planned, and often the damp problems can return. We are often contacted when a DIY damp proofing job goes wrong, with problems like the following:

• “I used DIY damp proofing cream in my damp basement but the water keeps coming in”
  DIY damp proofing is never advisable in cellars or basements. Damp proofing below ground spaces needs the advice of a specialist basement waterproofing contractor, as the job is not just about damp proofing walls, it is about ensuring that a waterproofing system is in place which will divert the water out of the property. [Read more]

Top Five Tips For Damp Problems!

Top Five Tips for Damp Problems!

1.   Look around your house – is there a defect, crack or blockage through which water could be getting in?

This could be a sign of a penetrating damp problem. Penetrating damp problems are caused by defects within the building or plumbing system where water has been able to come into the property. A water mark on an internal wall would be a sign of penetrating damp, and can give a good clue as to where the leak is getting through, so check externally in the same area as the watermark for any obvious problems.

DIY solutions -

• check the pipes, drainage and gutters for any blockages including moss, leaves, dead birds etc. Remove the blockage and you might find that the damp problem goes away easily!
• If the guttering is old, maybe it needs to be replaced
• Ensure that any cracks in the walls or window frames are fixed
• Have a good look at the roof. Are there any loose slates? Problems with the roof are a common cause of penetrating damp problems

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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]

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.

Penetrating Damp

How Do I Deal With Penetrating Damp?

Penetrating damp creates damp walls and can cause  a number of detrimental affects to internal finishes. It is always imperative to diagnose the cause of the dampness, for instance in a damp cellar it will usually be because the external ground levels are higher which means that earth bearing against the structure makes the wall damp.  Above the ground  buildings in exposed locations or that have  porous building substrate can suffer from moisture penetration.

Newton Damp Proofing Systems are a range of High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene membranes which are moulded into a stud formation. The damp proof membranes prevent any moisture and moisture vapour

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Damp Treatment

Damp walls result in a number of detrimental effects to internal finishes such as staining and discolouration, peeling paintwork/finishes, blown plaster, salt and oil contamination etc. Being a Damp Specialist Company with some 160 years worth of trading, know-how and experience behind us means that  Newtons have developed damp treatment products that provide total protection to the internal finishes against these wall damp associated problems. [Read more]