No1 Preservation
No1 Preservation (formerly EJC Preservation) has many years experience in the identification and treatment of woodworm, dry rot, wet rot, rising damp & condensation problems. In the first instance we carry out a full technical survey in order to identify the nature of the problem and outline remedial work required.
No1 Preservation can help with the treatment of woodworm, dry rot, wet rot, rising damp and condensation problems.
Woodworm
The Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum).This is a term that describes all types of insect, which damage timber. The Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum) is the most common type of woodworm causing damage to buildings in the UK. Its natural habitat is hedgerow and woodland timber and it has spread to attack structural and furniture […]
Wet Rot
Wet Rots are a group of fungi that destroy wood. They achieve optimum growth and decay rates when the wood has 45% to 60% moisture content. Coniophora puteana is the most common type of wet rot causing a brown rot of softwoods. Another common species is Fibroporia vaillantii, which also causes brown rot of softwoods. […]
Damp
Dampness in buildings can cause an increase in the moisture content of timber. In turn, fungal decay can then occur. Excessive dampness can causes other problems such as deteriorating brickwork, mold growth, electrical problems and condensation problems. There are many causes of dampness, roof defects, plumbing problems, faulty damp proofing.
Dry Rot
Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans) is a particular type of wood destroying fungus, which has the ability to grow through damp masonry, brickwork and behind plaster. In addition it can cause timber to decay at a lowered moisture level than wet rot. Because of this its spread can be greater than that of wet rot and […]
Condensation
Have you ever noticed droplets of water forming on the inside of your windows? This liquid forming on your windows is called condensation, and it can appear on your windows in your living room, bathroom, kitchen and bedrooms. The reason why it happens is all to do with the temperature inside and outside the building […]
As a guide, treating your home with a timber treatment chemical to eradicate all lifecycle stages of woodworm causing beetles will cost anything between £1000 and £2500. This is just a guide price because the overall price you pay will depend on factors such as:
The treatment method used.
The size of your house.
The extent of infestation and the amount chemical No1 Preservation use.
Clients may request a timber survey for one or two reasons
One: To ensure that wood has not been in contact with moisture, so as to become damp and/or rotted. This could possibly affect the timbers structural integrity and can encourage fungus to develop.
Two: To check for common furniture beetle (Anobium Punctatum) infestations, to determine whether an infestation is active or inactive, also confirm whether wood needs to be treated with insecticide and/or replaced where structural integrity has been lost.
Guarantees under the Sovereign Year Protection Scheme Guarantee are either 10, 20 or 30 years depending on clients request.
Rising damp is water from the ground that transfers up a structure by capillary action. A wall in contact with the ground will become damp when ground moisture rises up it. This effect could typically lead to wood rot in skirting boards, timber floors, flaking paint, peeling wallpaper and visual mould.
We at No1 Preservation love pets!
But recommend removing all pets from property whilst timber treatments are being carried out and only returning 24-48 hours after completion.
