Cavity Wall Extraction in Eastbourne and East Sussex
ALSO COVERING THE HASTINGS AND SEAFORD AREAS
Estimates claim that more than 6,000,000 properties in the UK have had cavity wall insulation installed. An increase in energy efficiency and lower costs make this a popular service. Because we live on a fertile island with a damp climate, properties are constantly exposed to strong winds and rain. This has an impact on brickwork, leading to gaps which open individual bricks and cause damage to the integrity of the mortar. Once this happens, water can easily find its way into cavities, and this ends up stopping the flow of air.
Damp insulation is nearly impossible to dry out.
Fox Repointing can step in to help with a cavity wall extraction service in all East Sussex areas, including Eastbourne, Hastings and Seaford.
Compromised brickwork and mortar allow the cold and dampness to draw into the cavity, leading to cold spots on the walls and wet patches. This leads to poorer living conditions, and prolonged exposure to dampness eventually corrodes the cavity wall ties. The stress this puts on the structure causes the brickwork and mortar to separate, leaving gaps in the inner and outer walls.
Never ignore dampness issues.
Instead, please contact us to discuss cavity wall extraction and replacement. We urge that you call us at the earliest available opportunity.
Cleaning the DPC
The damp proof course (DPC) forms a waterproof barrier within the walls of a property to help prevent rising damp. Over time, the wall cavities can suffer from blockages caused by sand, soil and even bird’s nests. Debris bridges the DPC and leads to coldness and dampness penetration (which is rising damp).
As a part of our service, we can resolve issues with rising damp to eliminate problems and to help keep your property dry and breathing naturally.
Cavity Wall Extraction
Compromised insulation in cavity walls must be removed with precision and in as clean a way as possible. To achieve this, contractors blow compressed air into the cavity and use an industrial vacuum cleaner to pick up damaged cavity wall insulation by strategically removing bricks at the wall’s bottom.
A borescope inspection ensures that all insulation has been collected. It is then bagged up for removal and the contractors make the brickwork good.
This is a simple explanation of the cavity wall extraction process.
Dampness in Cavity Walls
Customers tend to contact Fox Repointing for cavity wall extraction services as soon as they start noticing issues with dampness. More often than not, the reason behind dampness is damage to exterior brickwork, increased exposure to the elements, no surrounding protection from other properties or nearby trees. Often, issues can come down to a combination of the three.
Properties in coastal locations, like Eastbourne, Hastings and Seaford, will be at more risk to potential damage because they suffer from more exposure.
When you choose our company for cavity wall extraction services, you stand to benefit from guaranteed workmanship and the experience of our own in-house and qualified professionals. You can also use Fox Repointing for cavity wall tie replacement services to further protect your domestic property.
- One of the most experienced teams working in the East Sussex area
- Estimated prices given over the telephone wherever possible
- Expert help and advice on the cavity wall extraction process
- Detailed surveys, borescope inspections and moisture monitoring
- Certification provided on completion of the project for your records
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