The A- Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd
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Y is for… Years of Expert Experience
In this episode of the A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing, Y is for ... Years of Expert Experience Why should you use Atlantis for all your remedial treatment needs? When you get in contact with us, you know you're dealing with the best. We are proud to soon to be entering...
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A is for…… Anobium punctatum – The Common Furniture Beetle (Woodworm)
In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists, A is for…… Anobium punctatum – The Common Furniture Beetle (woodworm). Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd recently sent our timber specialist surveyor to survey a local...
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B is for…… Builders Beware
In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists, B is for…..Builders Beware. Atlantis Damp Proofing recently sent our expert surveyor to survey a local property near Knutsford, Cheshire. The property was a beautifully renovated...
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C is for…… Condensation
In this installment of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists, C is for…… Condensation. Condensation is by far the most common cause of dampness in buildings. Furthermore, it probably accounting for the majority of damp problems reported. At...
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D is for…… Diagnosing Dry Rot
In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists, D is for…… Dry Rot. Dry-rot fungus is often thought of as a building cancer, rampaging through buildings and rapidly destroying any timber in its path! Dry rot can lurk behind the...
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E is for…… Expertise and Experience.
In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, E is for…… Expertise. We have over 20 years’ experience in the damp proofing and associated specialist plastering techniques. You can rest assured that you will find the expertise...
read moreF is for… Freya the Female Surveyor
F is for…… Freya the Female Surveyor. In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, F is for…… Freya the Female Surveyor. We hope that you have got the strong impression from looking at our website and any direct dealings...
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G is for… Garden in your Gutter
G is for..... Garden in your Gutter (causing internal damp) In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd. G is for…… Gardens in your Gutter (causing internal damp). We recently visited a property in Northwich, Cheshire to...
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H is for….. Hygroscopic Salts and Replastering a Damp Wall
The A-Z of Damp & Timber from Atlantis Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Ltd - H is for Hygroscopic Salts In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, H is for…… Hygroscopic Salts and re plastering a damp wall. What are...
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I is for Interstitial Condensation
I is for Interstitial Condensation In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, I is for Interstitial Condensation. Dampness problems associated with condensation and mould growths occur in many buildings yet they are not...
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J is for Jamie Watkins In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, J is for Jamie Watkins. Who is Jamie Watkins? Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Watkins and I am owner and Managing Director of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber...
read moreK is for Kinds of Wood Boring Beetle (Woodworm)
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In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, K is for Kinds of Wood Boring Beetle (Woodworm). How can you tell your Common Furniture Beetle from your Death Watch Beetle? Your Powderpost from your Long Horn? In our next blog, K is for……...
read moreL is for Listed buildings
L is for Listed Buildings and the use of Electro Osmosis. In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, L is for Listed Buildings and the use of Electro Osmosis. Today we went to survey a beautiful sandstone cottage in Tarporley,...
read moreM is for Mortgage Reports (Pre-purchase Damp & Timber Surveys)
M is for Mortgage Report (Damp & Timber Pre-Purchase Survey). In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, we see how M is for Mortgage Report (Damp & Timber Pre-Purchase Survey). Ask yourself: Has dampness been noted on...
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N is for Nitrates and Rising Damp
In this installment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, N is for Nitrates and Rising Damp. In the vast majority of cases we use our experience and moisture profiling techniques to determine whether the dampness in your home is, in fact, rising...
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The A-Z of Damp & Timber from Atlantis Damp Proofing Specialists... O is for Owners can Help Themselves In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, O is for Owners can Help Themselves. With the long weekend ahead of us, we...
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P is for …. Property Care Association (PCA)
P is for PCA In this episode of the A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, P is for…… Property Care Association (PCA). As members of the Property Care Association (PCA), we assure you that we are fully qualified to investigate, survey and...
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Q is for Quality of Internal Air
In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, Q is for Quality of Internal Air. As part of our business we deal with solving condensation problems. Most of us spend a lot of our time indoors and the toxic mould associated with...
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R is for Recommendations and Referrals
In this installment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, R is for Recommendations and Referrals. At Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists, we are very proud of the positive reputation we have built. We are committed to continuing to build...
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S is for Sub-floor ventilation and condensation
In this episode of the A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, S is for…… Sub-floor ventilation and condensation. Sub-floor ventilation and condensation is one of those things you may see referred to in a Home Buyer surveyors report. It is an...
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In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing, T is for TrustMark. Through TrustMark, Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd push for greater consumer protection. What is TrustMark? TrustMark helps to bring customers and trades together. TrustMark is...
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U is for … Underground Waterproofing (Basement/Cellar Conversions)
U is for Underground Waterproofing (Cellar/Basement Conversions) In this installment of our A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, U is for Underground Waterproofing (Cellar/Basement Conversions) Did you know that here at Atlantis Damp...
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V is for Ventilation to Stop Condensation
In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing… V is for ventilation to stop condensation. Ventilation simply refers to the movement of air between the inside and outside of a building. It is essential for indoor air quality as you need a movement of air to...
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W is for Wall Tie Failure and Replacement
W is for Wall Tie Failure and Replacement In this episode of our A-Z of Atlantis Damp & Timber Proofing Specialists Ltd, W is for…… Wall Tie Failure and Replacement What is a wall tie? If your home was built between 1920 and 1981, it's probably of cavity wall...
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X is for … Xcellent Customer Service
In this episode of the A-Z of Atlantis Damp Proofing & Timber Specialists Ltd, X is for Xcellent customer service. To start off with, don't worry, we know that Xcellent starts with an 'E' in real life! It's pretty tricky to find a relevant topic beginning with 'X',...
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