Stop Salt Damp

23/08/2024

To save you some time reading through all of them, we asked ChatGPT to summarise our 73 5-star Google Reviews. Here are some of the key points it identified.
Professionalism and Cleanliness: Customers appreciate the professionalism and cleanliness of the Tech-Dry SA team. For instance, Ian and his team received praise for their lovely demeanour and for cleaning up after themselves, making the process smooth for homeowners​.
Great Advice and Honesty: Many clients valued the honest and straightforward advice provided by the Tech-Dry SA experts. They often recommended the best course of action, even if it meant not using their services.
Efficient and Effective Service: The company was frequently commended for their prompt, efficient, and effective service. Customers noted that the team kept in contact throughout the process and performed the work as quoted.
Exceptional Customer Service: The customer service at Tech-Dry SA was highlighted as first-class, with several reviewers mentioning how helpful and polite the staff were.

21/08/2024

This weeks "What is". What is Falling Damp?

19/08/2024

Heritage properties need ongoing care and upkeep. Regular inspection and maintenance of a heritage home can mean significant repairs can be prevented down the track. Check out our blog post on some of the Maintenance suggestions for your Heritage Home.

Discover key maintenance tips to preserve the beauty and integrity of heritage homes in South Australia. From tackling dampness to repointing bricks, ensure your historical property stands the test of time.

16/08/2024

We're happy when our customers are happy!

14/08/2024

"What is Repointing?"

To explain that we first look at what is pointing? The stuff that fills the gaps and holds the bricks (or stones) together in your wall is called mortar. When builders finish putting the bricks together, they smooth out the mortar in between. This process is called "pointing." It helps keep the bricks in place and makes your walls look neat and tidy. However, over time, the mortar can get old and fall out (or be damaged by salt crystals).

Repointing is like giving your wall a makeover by replacing the old, crumbly mortar with new, strong mortar. This helps keep the bricks in place and your house sturdy and looking good!

In simple terms, Repointing is fixing the stuff between the bricks to make sure your house stays strong and safe.

12/08/2024

Thinking of hiring a tradie? Here are 5 essential things to check before you do! Ensure you get the best service and results for your home. Watch our reel for all the tips!

09/08/2024

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06/08/2024

Welcome to "What is" Wednesday. We often get asked what some of the terms used in the construction are so we thought we would break it down for you. First up, What is a Bridged Dampcourse?

Imagine your house is like a giant sponge. It can soak up water from the ground if there's nothing to stop it. To keep the walls dry, a special barrier is placed at the base of your walls called a damp proof course. In newer homes, this is the black plastic that sticks out at the base of your walls.

But sometimes, this barrier gets "bridged" or covered over, which means it can't do its job properly. It's like putting a band-aid over a hole in a sponge and then covering the band-aid with water. The water still gets through!

A "bridged" DPC can happen when soil, garden beds, or even new construction materials like paths or pavers cover this barrier. This lets water sneak past the DPC and into your walls, causing dampness and damage.

In simple terms, A bridged damp proof course is when something gets in the way of the barrier that's meant to keep your house dry, letting water in where it shouldn't be.

05/08/2024

31/05/2024

https://www.qbe.com/au/news/why-you-should-clean-gutters #:~:text=Gutters%20essentially%20manage%20the%20flow,your%20home%20inside%20and%20outside.

Leaf-blocked gutters may not seem like a big deal but ensuring this part of your home is in good working order has far reaching benefits.

29/05/2024

Neil was asked to look at this wall last week, and the client was worried about it crumbling and having white, powdery patches. This damage is caused by salt damp, which happens when water from the ground rises up into the wall and brings salts with it. Over time, these salts build up and make the wall weak and crumbly.

In this case, the damage was made worse because of the use of concrete mortar instead of traditional lime mortar. Concrete mortar can trap moisture and salts in the walls, worsening salt damp and leading to more severe damage.

26/05/2024

Heard of Salt Damp but not really sure what it is?

Got Salt Damp and not really sure what to do about it? That's where we can help!!! Call our office on 81321166 or check us out online at stopsaltdamp.com.au