http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news Basement Waterproofing Supplies en-gb Copyright (C) 2010 - 2013 by Twistfix sales@twistfix.co.uk (Twistfix) sales@twistfix.co.uk (Twistfix) Tue, 21 May 2013 13:08:13 +0100 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:08:13 +0100 60 2 http://www.twistfix.co.uk/damp-survey-by-damp-specialist 515252 Twistfix registered contractor, Perma-Fix of Portsmouth, has recently carried out a detailed damp survey on an old flint cottage on the outskirts of Chichester in West Sussex. A number of damp specialists had already diagnosed dampness to all walls.... Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/basement-waterproofing-tanking-membrane 510251 Any basement or cellar should be adequately protected against water ingress in order to avoid the myriad of problems caused by damp. This is particularly important where the underground area is to be used as a living or working space... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/rising-damp-treatment-from-twistfix 507249 Damp comes in many forms and, though it is probably the most well-known, rising damp is thankfully the least common. When rising damp does occur, it is essential that the problem is corrected as soon as possible.. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/bed-joint-reinforcement 507248 Homes in the London Borough of Camden have had walls repaired and strengthened by a program of retrofit bed joint reinforcement. More than 3000 metres of Twistfix helical bars were specified for use in this substantial repair scheme. Fri, 17 May 2013 8:59:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/protect-and-preserve-woodworm 467233 Woodworm infestation causes many problems within a building and should be treated immediately upon discovery. Left unchecked, the problem can become severe enough to cause the timber of a building to become seriously structurally unsafe. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/getting-rid-of-moss-the-twistfix 504247 Getting rid of moss on roof, wall and driveway surfaces is a time consuming task. Unsightly moss can be removed from tiles, brickwork and drives using a pressure washer, and regrowth can be prevented with the use of an effective masonry biocide treatment... Mon, 13 May 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/hedgehog-gutter-guard-special-offer 503246 Blocked gutters can cause many problems to a property. Water can insidiously leak, causing damp which washes away mortar and leads to the start of structural problems and mould formation. If water builds up in a blocked gutter, it will eventually overflow and leak, causing a suddenly localised flood ... Wed, 8 May 2013 7:10:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/roundup-biactive-knotweed-killer-offer 503245 Japanese knotweed is the single most invasive plant species within the UK. Introduced to the UK by a Victorian horticulturist and intended to feed cattle, Japanese knotweed quickly spread around the UK where it easily overtook native species in the battle for light, water, nutrients and other resources... Sun, 5 May 2013 12:31:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/how-to-kill-tree-stumps-ecoplug-max 503244 Trees can cause several problems to nearby properties and sometimes the only solution is for them to be felled. This does not kill the tree however and preventing regrowth can be an expensive and time-consuming issue, requiring the repeated application of a herbicide tree stump killer... Fri, 3 May 2013 9:27:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/new-twistfix-136-page-catalogue 502243 The new Twistfix Catalogue is now available. Packed full of great prices and stuffed with professional tips on specialist products for construction and renovation; be sure to order your FREE copy today.. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:39:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/lateral-restraint-ties-secure-essex 409200 Twistfix registered contractors offer a wide range of repair and refurbishment skills, assisted by the use of superior-quality building repair products. Acting on a steady stream of Twistfix-generated leads both contactors and their customers provide useful feedback on the completion of successful renovation projects. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:26:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/concrete-sealer-an-essential-basement 479236 A brand new basement conversion in the Cheshire area has recently benefited from Microsealer, a concrete sealer product used for chemical hardening... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 6:59:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/helical-bars-for-oxford-council 501242 Twistfix Registered Contractor completes a programme of structural repairs for Oxford City Council. Several low-level flats had suffered from cracked brick walls, requiring a pile and beam repair scheme... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:14:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/insulation-fixings-grow-longer 499241 When insulating a property, it is important to consider the quality of the fixings as well as the insulation material itself. Using fixings of poor quality will compromise the effectiveness of the insulation system and its ability to perform to its optimum level... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:07:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/save-money-and-reduce-your-carbon 436218 Costs going through the roof? Reduce your carbon footprint and save money with Ecoflex Foil Insulation. Reflective foils are an effective way to reduce both energy bills and impact on the environment. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:45:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/fighting-the-flames-intumescent 446226 Making a building as safe as it can be in the event of a fire is a standard part of any construction or renovation project. It is particularly important for landlords and employers as the Fire Safety Order 2005 demands... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 9:13:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/surestop-water-switch-the-new-stopcock 485239 It is sometimes necessary to switch off the water supply to a building. The traditional stopcock now has a simpler, safer and more reliable alternative: the Surestop Stopcock and Water Switch... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:58:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/inskew-or-in-straight-free-warm-roof 480238 Fixing warm roof insulation over a pitched roof? Twistfix are offering a FREE alignment tool worth £38.50 when you spend £200 (plus VAT) on our Super-7 Warm Roof Fixings throughout April 2013... Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:51:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/woodworm-season-timber-treatments-20 479237 As woodworm season approaches wood preservation chemicals have been put on special offer by Twistfix. These essential timber treatment products are now available with a massive 20% reduction in price... Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:41:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/basement-waterproofing-built-to-last 479235 Basement waterproofing is an essential aspect of any cellar conversion project as it ensurse that water cannot enter a building and cause damp and other damaging problems. The Twistfix range of basement tanking systems is widely used by many builders and specialist basement contractors in the process of damp proofing basements. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 9:13:00 GMT