Services We Offer
Masonry Reinforcement in Hampshire
Wall tie replacement
This is usually evident by horizontal cracking to the masonry (although not always apparent if rendered) the solution to which involves the removal or isolation of existing damaged ties, then replacement with new stainless steel ties, employing a system specific to the needs of the structure.
Crack Stitch Repairs
This is usually evident by vertical cracking to the structure, the solution is to 'stitch' the crack horizontally using a system that reinforces the bed joints to enhance lateral loading.
Lateral Restraints
Necessary when the structure suffers from bowing walls at the first floor and ceiling level, the solution is provided using lateral restraints system, this offers a method of restraining bowing walls to timber floor chambers.
Steel Fixings
This provides a solution to fix masonry outer skins back to the internal steel structure - often found within Schola structures or similar steel framed buildings. This method allows the securing of masonry back to the original structure (steel frame) without the need for rebuilding, providing a cost effective and time efficient solution.
Repointing
Over time, weathering and decay causes deterioration in joints between masonry. This allows water penetration which can cause significant and varying damage. Repointing is the process of renewing the mortar joints between brickwork and masonry. Repointing also enhances the external appearance of the building. We offer a comprehensive repointing service with dustless cutting and raking out old mortar bed causing minimal mess and inconvenience to your property and neighbouring properties.
Cavity clearing
Any bridging damp problems would be addressed by opening up the cavities and clearing debris at damp-proof level. Allowing the cavity to breathe will resolve any ground level damp. An initial survey will conclude whether additional or renewal of air bricks to aid airflow and ventilation to the cavity would also be of benefit.
Damproofing
A survey will determine whether the property is suffering from rising or penetrating damp, we can then offer the appropriate solution.
Rising damp is caused by ground moisture rising up a masonry wall by capillary action, visible signs of rising damp include: damp walls, damaged plaster and rotting skirting boards, localised dampness, usually less than a metre above ground level.
Penetrating damp is defined as the entry of water into the masonry and external fabric of the building, signs of penetrating damp in the walls, damp paint and damaged plaster, damp patches at high and low levels.