Preservit Ltd

Yearly check on your property is so important including cleaning gutters, checking for loose mortar in the joints, cracked external rendering and most importantly is cleaning your external sub-floor air bricks otherwise they can get clogged up with dust, soil etc, if you’re unsure of maintaining...

Dry rot fruiting body hiding behind water pipes getting to grips with timber floor, skirting boards & wall plaster

Even a slate damp proof course can’t prevent timber decay to the timber joists & boarding, poor sub-floor ventilation is a major factor for timber decay these days on this survey we only noted 1 sub floor air brick, we recommend high efficient plastic units every 2 metres for a better air circula...

Dry rot growth removed from timber joist

Dry rot (serpular lacrymans) affecting 1st floor joists as found on timber & damp survey this outbreak was caused by faulty guttering & downpipes allowing rain penetration, and with high temperatures within the building it’s a recipe for serpular lacrymans.

There are many possible defects that could cause penetrating damp but the most likely causes are; defective guttering, damaged downpipes, cracked rendering, roof damage, dilapidated windows and damaged or aging brick walls, on this survey we found rain penetrating through solid 9” external brickw...

Dampness affecting your property comes in many forms like RISING DAMP but this can often be misdiagnosed by contractors, moisture meters can be a useful tool if used correctly, its not just about finding the moisture in buildings its about finding the true cause and finding the right solution for...

Quality finish after remedial work for damp proofing

WOODWORM TELLTALE SIGNS SMALL ROUND EXIT HOLES
Look out for small round exit holes. The holes will be similar in sizes to the holes in a dart board (approx 2mm). Depending on the level of the infestation, you may need to have a very keen eye to identify all the areas.  To give you a better idea o...