Damp proofing
Damp proofing continues to be one of the most searched-for topics for CPD material. The following CPD seminars provide a variety of innovative solutions.
Covers: the reasons for failure – understanding and avoiding common waterproofing problems; the theory behind the design – designing a waterproofing system using the correct materials; site practice – typical site practice using waterproofing products; relevant codes of practice and building regulations; and the advantages and disadvantages of the various waterproofing systems.
Ruberoid Building Products is a division of IKO Plc and the leading UK manufacturer and supplier of structural waterproofing, flat roofing systems, pitched roof underslatings, roofing shingles, specialist IKOpro liquid solutions and weed control landscape membranes.
Provides an insight into cavity tray, gas barrier, DPCs and acoustic cavity stops, showing applications and industry requirements while comparing traditional products with modern products, and the evolvement to cope with high exposures. Correct installation is comprehensively covered.
Timloc manufactures standard and bespoke DPC systems. Products include cavity trays, DPCs, gas barriers, access panels, loft access and inspection hatches along with ventilation products.
A refresher on the different factors behind wall dampness and the use of moisture profiling to aid diagnosis. Various techniques for installing a remedial damp proof course are reviewed with specific focus on the silane diffusion system. The seminar then moves on to the importance of using the correct re-plastering specification and highlights the most common faults one needs to be aware of during this process.
Peter Cox is UK market leader in the repair and preservation of properties. Established in 1951, and with almost 60 years' experience in providing a range of property services, Peter Cox has built an enviable reputation as the market leader in the repair and preservation of all types of property, from private housing to historic buildings. It can provide specialist advice and effective repair solutions in the following fields: timber preservation, damp control and condensation, wall stabilisation, basement waterproofing, bird control and deterrence.
Most buildings will suffer from dampness in one form or another during their lifetime. This seminar gives an overview of the methods available to correctly identify the causes and types of dampness in buildings. The most common types of dampness encountered in existing buildings (condensation, rain penetration, and condensation) are examined, as are methods of repair and treatment.
Safeguard Europe specialises in providing damp-proofing and waterproofing solutions for the construction industry, with particular focus on the refurbishment of existing buildings. The product range encompasses damp-proofing and condensation control products, Oldroyd cavity drainage membranes and Vandex cementitious waterproofing and repair products. Safeguard Europe also provides a design and specification service.