Blog :: Dryfix Preservation Ltd. Yorkshire http://www.dryfix.net/blog Damp Proofing, Condensation Control, and Building Maintenance Sun, 13 May 2012 17:15:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The PCA Promise – Protects your deposits where work is in progress http://www.dryfix.net/blog/the-pca-promise-protects-your-deposits-where-work-is-in-progress/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/the-pca-promise-protects-your-deposits-where-work-is-in-progress/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 16:30:41 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=456 The PCA Promise

Dryfix Preservation Ltd are full members of our leading industry body the Property Care Association (PCA). The Property Care Association formerly part of the British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association (BWPDA), is the leading trade body for structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp proofing, flood remediation and structural maintenance in the UK. Membership into the association is the highest level of… read more

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On most modern buildings you will find dense engineering bricks specified below and… read more

]]> http://www.dryfix.net/blog/stormdry-weather-protection-for-masonry/feed/ 0 Dryfix 1st provider in the UK for insured water damage repairs http://www.dryfix.net/blog/dryfix-1st-provider-in-the-uk-for-insured-water-damage-repairs/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/dryfix-1st-provider-in-the-uk-for-insured-water-damage-repairs/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 23:56:55 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=391 Dryfix 1st provider in the UK for insured water damage repairs

When you instruct a professional company to undertake work on your property, you expect to receive a high level of professionalism in both the paperwork and communication, in addition to high quality workmanship. To  guarantee a high level of service clients will look for accreditation from industry bodies as a method of ensuring the… read more

]]> http://www.dryfix.net/blog/dryfix-1st-provider-in-the-uk-for-insured-water-damage-repairs/feed/ 0 Water damage – Dryfix trace and locate accurately first time. http://www.dryfix.net/blog/water-damage-dryfix-trace-and-locate-accurately-first-time/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/water-damage-dryfix-trace-and-locate-accurately-first-time/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 20:42:56 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=364 A burst water pipe can be devastating especially when it goes un noticed which unfortunately is often the case. On a daily basis we inspect properties for damp and decay and after undertaking our inspections and diagnostic investigations identifying the true cause, we are amazed at just how many of our clients have wasted both time and money in un-necessary repairs prior to our visit.… read more

]]> http://www.dryfix.net/blog/water-damage-dryfix-trace-and-locate-accurately-first-time/feed/ 0 Beat the freeze……. How to prevent pipes from freezing, defrosting frozen pipes and what to do if a pipe bursts. http://www.dryfix.net/blog/beat-the-freeze-how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing-defrosting-frozen-pipes-and-what-to-do-if-a-pipe-bursts/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/beat-the-freeze-how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing-defrosting-frozen-pipes-and-what-to-do-if-a-pipe-bursts/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:31:45 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beat the freeze…….

How to prevent pipes from freezing, defrosting frozen pipes and what to do if a pipe bursts.

A burst water pipe in your home can be devastating, when a pipe breaks it can often result in complete or partial flooding of the property damaging carpets, furnishings, plaster, decorations and personal belongings.  It… read more

]]> http://www.dryfix.net/blog/beat-the-freeze-how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing-defrosting-frozen-pipes-and-what-to-do-if-a-pipe-bursts/feed/ 0 Freezing pipes, Burst pipes and Water damage http://www.dryfix.net/blog/freezing-pipes-burst-pipes-and-water-damage/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/freezing-pipes-burst-pipes-and-water-damage/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:12:01 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=316  Freezing pipes, burst pipes and Water Damage

A burst water pipe in your home can be devastating, when a pipe breaks it can often result in complete or partial flooding of the property damaging carpets, furnishings, plaster, decorations and personal belongings.  It is important to protect your water services both waste drainage and service water to defend against the risk of pipes freezing and bursting… read more

]]> http://www.dryfix.net/blog/freezing-pipes-burst-pipes-and-water-damage/feed/ 0 Even the concealed is revealed with our new articulated cameras! http://www.dryfix.net/blog/even-the-concealed-is-revealed-with-our-new-articulated-camers/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/even-the-concealed-is-revealed-with-our-new-articulated-camers/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:36:28 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=293 Dryfix have recently just invested in some new specialist surveying equipment.  During our surveys we are often required to look into inaccessible spaces such as; floor voids, ceiling spaces or wall cavities. Faced with the difficulties of a non disruptive inspection on pre-purchase surveys which prevent our surveyors lifting floors, taking down ceilings and opening up walls to look for potential or suspected issues we… read more

]]> http://www.dryfix.net/blog/even-the-concealed-is-revealed-with-our-new-articulated-camers/feed/ 0 Effective Drying and Mould Remediation http://www.dryfix.net/blog/effective-drying-and-mould-remediation/ http://www.dryfix.net/blog/effective-drying-and-mould-remediation/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:56:45 +0000 russell http://www.dryfix.net/blog/?p=271 Water damage can be one of the most destructive forms of attack to a building and its material components.  When water ingress occurs it can cause severe deterioration to masonry brickwork or concrete walls, spoiling and delamination of plaster and decay to structural timbers.

More importantly failing to deal with water damage promptly and efficiently can have serious consequences as a client of ours nearly… read more

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We are asked allot by clients about our guarantee scheme, the general queries being “what is an insurance guarantee?” “What does it cover”? and “how does this differ from your company guarantee and other guarantees?”

So here’s the answer’s….

Most remedial companies will provide a guarantee upon completion of their work with cover extending between 10… read more

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We were recently instructed by a shop fitting outfit to investigate the floors of a commercial property in Coney Street, York occupied by The Rituals, home and body cosmetics store. The shop was recently refurbished just before Christmas 2012 which involved the laying of a bespoke parquet floor fitted by a specialist flooring company from Holland.

Shortly after… read more

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