Preservation Treatments Limited was established in 1972 and have years of experience in providing damp-proofing services in Berkshire. If you are are suffering from rising damp, call us on 0800 1422 513 to arrange a survey.
Rising damp is the action of water moving vertically through porous building material, which is in contact with the ground. This is brought about by the drying action of air on the upper surfaces which causes the wall to act like a wick, drawing water upwards from the ground by capillary action, which then evaporates from the surface into the atmosphere. The moisture will continue to rise until it reaches a height where, unless evaporation is possible, gravity pulls it down again.
Rising damp occurs because the building’s damp proof course (DPC) has broken down or is being bridged by high ground. A DPC installed during construction will be a physical layer of impermeable material. This can consist of slate, bitumen impregnated felt or plastic, for example. Many older properties do not have a DPC.
Where appropriate, PTL will install a chemical DPC system to control the problem. The chemical DPC is injected into the walls at regular intervals. There will often be a small level of moisture held in the substrate due to salt contamination even when rising damp is controlled. Re-plastering will replace the salt contaminated plaster and protect the decorated surface from any residual moisture held in the wall.
Our CSRT trained Surveyors (Certified Surveyor in Remedial Treatments) will assist in assessing your damp problem and providing the best possible solution.
We believe our depth and range of knowledge coupled with our dedication to providing high levels of customer service are the cornerstones of our continued success. As a result of this dedication many of our earliest clients continue to consult us.
Industry Recognised
Preservation Treatments are an accredited contractor with the Property Care Association (PCA), Constructionline, CHAS, Safecontractor and Trustmark. We maintain standards within the Industry that each professional body has set.
In recognition of our high standards, Preservation Treatments was proudly awarded PCA Contractor of the Year Award in 2013. Introduced in 2012, this category was designed to recognise PCA contractor members who excel throughout their normal day-to-day business. It is an achievement we are extremely proud of.
Guarantee
For your protection and security all our works are covered by our company guarantees. We are also an approved contractor by Accelerant, providing an independent insurance policy that, should you chose to take it up, covers the lifetime of your guarantee.
Please see the insurance-backed guarantees section of our site for further information.