When Damp is Champ - Fight Back with Twistfix

Author: Luke Gilrane

A very common method for treating rising damp in homes with traditional brick walls is the insertion of a Chemical DPC Injection Treatment. A silicone-based damp proofing cream is injected into a series of holes that are formed along a mortar bed joint. The cream is absorbed into the pores of the masonry and lines them with a silicone coating that limits capillarity and forms a chemical damp proof course. Once the DPC injection treatment is complete and the source of the dampness cut off then the wall will begin to dry through continued surface evaporation. Thin walls will dry quicker than thick walls and drying walls may leave residual salt deposits

When mineral-based building materials get wet, a certain amount of water is absorbed into them. This absorbed water is one of the leading causes of structural problems such as damp, cracking, moss growth, salt efflorescence and frost damage. Twistfix offer a range of products designed to protect against this form of damage, including Damp-Seal water repellent cream, a high-performance formulation that protects homes against penetrating damp.

The product has many advantages:

  • Waterproof - Massive reduction (over 80%) of water uptake

  • Breathable - Water-vapour permeability is retained at a high level

  • Durable - with excellent penetration power and exceptional resistance to UV light and alkalis

  • Quick and Easy - application with roller, spatula or brush

  • Protection - Eliminates damp and frost damage to reduce chance of spalling and staining

  • Strong - adhesion to overhead or vertical surfaces

  • Effective - Four times the efficiency of liquid water repellent

Masonry that has become damp is an ideal environment for the growth of moss, algae and lichens. Twistfix moss removal biocide provides a powerful and professional solution to the problem - just follow these simple steps.

  • First, make sure you are wearing eye & breathing protection, overalls and rubber gloves

  • Using a brush, remove as much surface moss as possible

  • Dilute the concentrated product with water in a suitable container to make 25 litres of ready-to-use biocide

  • Using a low-pressure spray, apply the product to patios, driveways, roof tiles or other masonry

  • Enjoy the clean, clear and long-lasting results!

Don’t let moss be the boss or damp be the champ - fight back with Twistfix damp proofing!