Rising damp occurs in a high proportion of old buildings, where water rises up from the ground through the capillaries of bricks and mortar. Carried salts can cause damage and further damp problems. The seminar offers a detailed insight into rising damp and the modern day treatments available. Details of the nature and causes of rising damp are given, including…

Safeguard Europe has now launched its ‘Condensation in Buildings’ CPD seminar. The educational presentation joins an already extensive collection of damp-proofing and waterproofing seminars available from the UK’s leading experts in keeping buildings dry. The 1-hour presentation is designed to give councils, contractors and local authorities the knowledge and tools to fight condensation and mould problems effectively.

Starting off our new guide introduces what Woodworm are, their life cycle, the various types that exist and their habitat.

Learn how to understand the underlying causes and symptoms of penetrating damp as well as solutions in this free CPD webinar.

Feedback from the conference has been extremely positive with a significant amount of the attendees attending the event for the second time:

Safeguard’s latest CPD seminar entitled “Dealing with Dampness” has been approved by RIBA. The seminar lasts approximately 40 minutes and covers the following subject areas: What is dampness? And why treat it?Types of dampness found in existing buildings (focusing on the most common – condensation, rain penetration, and rising damp)Tools and methods for diagnosing dampnessMethods of repair and treatment As…

The one-day course is priced at £140 plus VAT per attendee (£164.50 inc. VAT). If the course is booked at the same time as our Oldroyd cavity drainage membrane practical application course the price is £230 plus VAT for both days (£270.25 inc. VAT) – a saving of £50 + VAT. 2005 course dates are as follows: Vandex Practical Training…