In this instalment of A-Z of Atlantis Property Preservations, L is for Listed Buildings and the use of Electro Osmosis.
Today we went to survey a beautiful sandstone cottage in Tarporley, Cheshire and noticed a very old Electro Osmosis damp proof system in place. It got us to thinking. When would we recommend an Electro-osmosis system to be installed? (more…)
In this installment of A-Z of Atlantis Property Preservation, 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 damp. It could be from another source entirely. It could be a leak, condensation or penetrating damp. However, if you so wish we can confirm our findings. We do this through what is known as destructive testing. With destructive testing, we can see if there are chlorides and nitrates in the wall sample. Nitrates and Rising Damp are inextricably linked.
In this episode of The A-Z of Damp from Atlantis Property Preservation, O is for (home) Owner can Help Themselves.
With the long weekend ahead of us, we know it should be the perfect opportunity to bring out the patio furniture and stock up on charcoal for the BBQ – but, it’s also the perfect time to give your property the “quick once over” to tackle any issues that may have come apparent during the winter months. Let’s take a look at some of the main problems you should look out for. (more…)
In this instalment of our A-Z of Atlantis Property Preservation, U is for Underground Waterproofing (Cellar/Basement Conversions)
Did you know that here at Atlantis Property Preservation we can help you make your cellar/ basement into a habitable space? We do this by using sumps and pumps to remove the moisture you will find in a sub-terrain environment to prevent rising damp.