Rain Penetration

Penetrating damp can result where…

• Exterior walls are porous or not effectively coated
• Cracks have appeared in the external render or pebbledash
• Pointing is missing between bricks, stone or blockwork
• Windows or doors are poorly fitted or inadequately sealed to walls
• Rainwater goods are blocked, leaking or poorly fitted
• Lead flashing is not correctly fitted
• Cavity wall insulation has got damp (caused by above problems)
• Damage or excessive wear has occurred to felt at roof edge and rainwater has entered.

Typical treatments for penetrating damp are:

• Wall repair and application of a protective coating to prevent water ingress, including crack repair and re-rendering where necessary
• Application of clear water repellent coatings to bare brickwork or stone
• Fitting new rainwater goods (gutters, downpipes etc.)
• Fitting of an Eaves Protection system (EPS) under the front row of tiles to prevent felt perishing and water entering the cavity or upstairs rooms

Homeshield Clear Coating is ideal where the natural character of bare stone or brick needs to be maintained.

Benefits of Homeshield's Clear Coating:

• Creates a colourless, breathable, highly water repellent barrier
• Stops penetrating damp in stone, bare brick and cement based wall finishes
• Penetrates deeply in to masonry before curing
• Reduces heat loss through single-skin constructions
• Improves the thermal efficiency of masonry by keeping it dry (energy saving)
• Scientifically proven to provide heating energy savings of up to 29%
• Will protect walls for 20-30 years
• UV resistant.

Following a Homeshield visit we will pinpoint any areas of concern and explain our recommendations to remedy the problems.

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