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Cedarcare

Since 1985

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Cedarcare

Since 1985

Rising Damp

Portfolio and Clients

PRESTON HALL, MAIDSTONE

Preston Hall is a former manorial home and associated estate in Aylesford in the English county of Kent. It dates to the Norman period and the estate is thought to date to around 1102, with the construction of the main building thought to be finished in 1850. During a large renovation converting the property into apartments, Cedarcare were contracted by Weston Homes to undertake a number of remedial works including:
• DPC injection works • Timber Treatment • Dry Rot eradication

CAMBRIDGE MILITARY HOSPITAL, ALDERSHOT

The Cambridge Military Hospital Aldershot was opened on the 18th of July 1879 named after HRH Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, cousin of Queen Victoria and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. The grand rooms with high ceilings and tall windows delivered light, air circulation and constant temperature to the wards, based on design principles outlined by Florence Nightingale. Currently undergoing a large scale renovation, Cedarcare are actively working on a number of different remedial measures:
• DPC injection works • Timber Treatment • Dry Rot eradication

PORTSLADE RAILWAY STATION, BRIGHTON

Portslade railway station ( Portslade & West Hove station) is a railway station serving the town of Portslade-by-Sea in East Sussex. The station was opened in May of 1840 and Cedarcare were contracted to undertake internal remedial measure to the the building including:
• DPC injection works • Timber Treatment • Specialist re-plastering works • Condensation Control

BRITISH MUSEUM, CENTRAL LONDON

The world famous British Museum located on Great Russell Street in Central London is one of Londons most prestigious museums. The Museum dates back to 1753 and during recent renovation works to a number of different areas, Cedarcare were contracted by Vinci to investigate and undertake remedial works:
• DPC injection works • Specialist re-plastering works • Type A Waterproof rendering

BRIGHTON GIRLS SCHOOL, BRIGHTON

Brighton Girls, formerly Brighton and Hove High School, is an independent day school for girls which was opened in 1876. Neilcott Construction contracted Cedarcare to investigate and undertake remedial works to a number of buildings on the site. The works were a wide spectrum of works including:
• DPC injection works • Specialist re-plastering works • Type A Waterproof rendering • Timber Treatment • Type C Waterproofing – Cavity Drained Membrane

ST CLEMENTS HOSPITAL, BOW, LONDON

The former Mental Health hospital located in Bow, East London was a large scale renovation project, converting the hospital into a large number of flats for which Linden Homes were appointed main contractors. Cedarcare were brought in to survey a number of the blocks, including basements and roof structures. We went on to undertake a number of remedial works including:
• DPC injection works • Specialist re-plastering works • Type A Waterproof rendering • Timber Treatment

Rising
Damp

Rising Damp: The evidence of rising damp is usually found by the signs of a damp line appearing on the inside wall. The result of this rising damp is damage to interior plaster and wall coverings. It should also be noted that recent findings by the asthma foundation concluded that damp rooms can increase the risk of developing asthma.

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Structural
Waterproofing

Structural Waterproofing: Increase in property value and the high prices placed on floor space in offices, shops, and residential uses in recent years make it imperative that businesses and individuals maximise the use of all available space.

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Timber
Treatment

Timber Treatment: With over 20 years experience in dry rot outbreaks from flats to manor houses, Cedarcare has the answer. With all dry rot work guaranteed for 20 years, clients can rest assured a professional job has been carried out.

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Condensation
Control

Condensation Control: Many people associate the symptoms of black mould, dampness, musty smells and steaming windows with rising damp. However, they are quite often caused by the more common problem of condensation.
In Britain, condensation in houses is mainly a winter problem particularly where warm moist air is generated in living areas and then settles on the colder parts of the building.

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Rising
Damp

Rising Damp is a form of damp that can cause dampness within walls. 

It occurs when moisture from the ground travels up through the walls by capillary action.

Which can cause spoiling to wall finishes and affect surrounding timbers.

Structural
Waterproofing

Structural Waterproofing is the process of protecting below ground/basement structures from the ingress of ground water into the structure. 

There are 3 types of structural waterproofing: Type A, Type B & Type C.

Timber
Treatment

Timbers within a property can become infested by wood boring insects.

This can become infected with Wet Rot/Dry Rot when exposed to dampness.

 There are a number of different varieties and types of each. 

Condensation
Control

Condensation occurs as a result of moisture in the atmosphere settling on cold surfaces. 

This often presents as mould growth on wall surfaces and furniture.

 Condensation can be controlled through sufficient ventilation, heating and insulation.