Why Do I Need Damp Proofing?

Damp proofing within your property is very important to ensure that you do not face long-lasting problems and potentially uncomfortable living conditions, such as condensation issues and rot.

Damp wall treatment is also important to meet current building regulations. All properties built today must have a damp proof course (DPC) in the walls and a damp proof membrane (DPM) in the floors, if they are of a concrete construction.

If you think you could be at risk of damp due to a missing or ineffective damp proofing, Prokil can ensure that your home is safe and comfortable to live in with damp proofing treatment.

What Types of Damp Proofing Treatments Are There?

Prokil offer a variety of damp proofing treatments depending on both the type of damp you have and the construction of the property. The different components which Prokil offer for damp proof work include:

Damp Proof Course

• Installing a physical damp proof course in walls: A modern damp proof course usually comes in the form of a plastic material. Previous forms of damp proof courses have included flint, slate and bitumen.
• Injecting a chemical damp proof course: Prokil use hand injection guns to insert chemical damp proof courses into walls to restrict the amount of rising damp.

Other Damp Proofing Treatments

• Salt neutralisers: As moisture enters the substrate of a property, it often brings with it salts and minerals, which remain unless treated properly with effective damp proofing.
• Specialist epoxy resins: If a concrete floor laid without a damp proof membrane or where the membrane has been damaged, Prokil can apply specialist damp proofing resins to protect your flooring.
• Slurry tanking: Slurry tanking is another form of damp proofing, where a cement based product with water resisting properties is applied to floors and walls.
• Specialist membrane systems: These membranes are often installed in basements but can also be used above ground as a damp proofing system.
• Specialist render coats: A key component to remedial damp proofing work is to remove affected plasterwork and apply a specialist render coat. This contains salt inhibitors and waterproofing agents to effectively damp proof a property.