Damp proofing - UltraCure injection cream

kt63_2

I am also investigating doing this myself. It seems that the dryzone is quite a lot stronger than the other creams but more expensive. The damp is quite bad so I will probably end up using the dryzone.

Steve_xx

kt63 wrote: »

I am also investigating doing this myself. It seems that the dryzone is quite a lot stronger than the other creams but more expensive. The damp is quite bad so I will probably end up using the dryzone.

What do you mean when you say "stronger". What exactly is it about Dryzone that has persuaded you over other products with similar components?

info_addict

I also would be very interested to know why you seem to think Dryzone is

quite a lot stonger than other creams

As previously mentioned above, I suggest you look at the British Board Of Agrement Certificates for each individual cream product. If you do so you will note that they all inveriably state

Silicone masonry surface water repellents for masonry are known to be effective for 12 years. These products are applied to the surface of a wall, but a dpc application saturates the wall in depth. The process is expected to remain effective for at least 20 years.

By dpc application, they mean the injection of the cream into the mortar bed.

mikey72

Steve_xx wrote: »

What do you mean when you say "stronger". What exactly is it about Dryzone that has persuaded you over other products with similar components?

I googled it.
Dryzone had good reviews, for older properties and renovations of period homes.
I think it worked for me, but I can't comment on other products.

Steve_xx

mikey72 wrote: »

I googled it.
Dryzone had good reviews, for older properties and renovations of period homes.
I think it worked for me, but I can't comment on other products.

Ok, maybe Dryzone was the first of its type on the market and therefore has acquired a following? A bit like Singer sewing machines.

kt63_2

What do you mean when you say "stronger". What exactly is it about Dryzone that has persuaded you over other products with similar components?

The company that makes dryzone has a test report on its website comparing it with a low strength cream and it shows it works a lot better - see http://www.safeguardeurope.com/pdf_datasheets/dryzone-dpc-cream-test-report.pdf

It doenst say which cream the low strength cream is though. I dont want to have to do this again (due to cost of getting wall plastered etc) so I will probably use dryzone.

On the subject of replastering does anyone have any experience of this product - http://www.deltamembranes.com/waterproofing_membranes/delta_pt_op/delta_pt_op2.htm

If I used this I could just dot and dab myself and then skim.

misgrace

Fantastic advise there from you people, I think I have rising damp, in different areas, how would I know if its rising damp, or condensation like info addict says?
I need to get this sorted out, as its getting worse, and shows through mainly the bottom area of my painted walls, and even some cracking has appeared in the woodwork.:rolleyes:

Steve_xx

misgrace wrote: »

Fantastic advise there from you people, I think I have rising damp, in different areas, how would I know if its rising damp, or condensation like info addict says?
I need to get this sorted out, as its getting worse, and shows through mainly the bottom area of my painted walls, and even some cracking has appeared in the woodwork.:rolleyes:

Rising damp will normally be on the ground floor, rising from the floor upwards. Moisture is soaked up from the ground and it travels up the wall, usually to about a metre from ground level. The brickwork acts like a sponge.

Condensation usually occurs when there is a lot of moisture in the air and the moisture condenses into water droplets when it touches a surface, such as a wall, that is very cold by comparison to other surfaces in the room. It can often be seen at higher points in the home ie upstairs on outside walls, but you may also get it downstairs and low down on the walls, in bathrooms where there is high moisture content in the air.

Steve_xx

kt63 wrote: »

The company that makes dryzone has a test report on its website comparing it with a low strength cream and it shows it works a lot better - see http://www.safeguardeurope.com/pdf_datasheets/dryzone-dpc-cream-test-report.pdf

It doenst say which cream the low strength cream is though. I dont want to have to do this again (due to cost of getting wall plastered etc) so I will probably use dryzone.

On the subject of replastering does anyone have any experience of this product - http://www.deltamembranes.com/waterproofing_membranes/delta_pt_op/delta_pt_op2.htm

If I used this I could just dot and dab myself and then skim.

Thanks. I read the Dryzone report and it certainly does make for interesting readin on its abilities in comparison with others.

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

We used One Shot,it was realy simple to install and it's cured the problem dead.We've had no damp since.It worked out a fair bit cheaper than Dryzone and it was recommended to us by someone who used it a few years back and has had no further problems either.