First Ballymena Presbyterian Church, est. 1627
Case study: extensive timber survey and woodworm, dry rot and damp proofing works at First Ballymena Presbyterian Church, established 1627.
Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills
Case study: damp and dry rot treatment at Bushmills Distillery, converting a storeroom into a new staff canteen. Surveyed pre-renovation, completed in three months.
Roof Timber Treatment, Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus
Case study: insecticidal roof timber treatment at Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus — a building with around 800 years of history at the heart of the town.
Is my woodworm still active? How to tell
Old woodworm holes do not always mean a live problem. How to tell active woodworm from historic damage — fresh holes, frass, and what actually needs treating.
What a woodworm survey involves, and what the report should tell you
What happens during a professional woodworm survey, what the report should set out, and the questions to ask before agreeing to any treatment.
Rising damp or condensation? How to tell the difference
Rising damp and condensation look similar and need completely different work. How to tell them apart before you pay for a damp proof course you may not need.
How does dry rot occur?
Dry rot needs damp, unventilated timber to start, then spreads through masonry to reach fresh wood. What causes it, how to spot it, and what a proper repair involves.
Boron or microemulsion? The chemicals used in woodworm treatment
Boron and water-based microemulsion insecticides both treat woodworm, and they are used for different jobs. What each does, and which your timber needs.
What is cementitious tanking, and when does a wall need it?
Cementitious tanking creates a continuous waterproof barrier across walls and floors. When a damp proof course is not enough, and what the process involves.
How to choose a damp proofing company in Northern Ireland
What to check before hiring anyone to treat damp, woodworm or rot — accreditations, guarantees, and the one thing a survey report must tell you.
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