Home restoration is never easy. First, you need to get advice and then quotes, find a tradesman that is recommended and that will come on site as arranged. Then you need to wade through the quotes, and check licences and seek feedback. The process often takes a long time and… Read More
Questions about Salt Damp
Every day we get asked the same Questions about Salt Damp. Firstly, our customers want to understand what Salt Damp is? And they are also curious as to why Salt Damp is such a problem here in South Australia. To answer these questions and more we have put together a… Read More
Rising Damp or Salt Damp?
Do I have Rising Damp or Salt Damp? Are Rising Damp and Salt Damp different issues? Can a house have Rising Damp but not Salt Damp? I don’t have Rising Damp, but I have Salt Damp. These are common questions or statements we hear from our customers. And understandably there… Read More
Case Study: Salt Damp Repair – Clarence Park
Case Study: Salt Damp Repair Clarence Park Location: Clarence Park Type of Home: 1920’s Bungalow – Sandstone front, red brick to sides Project Manager: Neil Williams Issue: Severe damage to sandstone and bricks at base of the wall due to long-term exposure to salt damp. Solution: Tech-Dry rebuilt some areas of wall before injecting a new damp… Read More
VLOG: Tech-Dry SA Heritage Interview
Heritage in South Australia Tech-Dry SA and the National Trust of South Australia Recently our General Manager, Neil Williams sat down with Dr Darren Peacock, Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust of South Australia to discuss all things Heritage. Looking for some more information on how we can help… Read More
Slab Edge Dampness – It’s not Salt Damp! (but it is still a significant problem)
Slab Edge Dampness Disclaimer: Please note this is general advice only. The issue of Slab Edge Dampness is not Salt Damp and therefore we are not experts on this issue. We recommend involving a building inspector or engineer to assist in identifying and rectifying this problem. Symptoms of Slab Edge… Read More
Your Damp House Winter Checklist
Last winter in Adelaide it rained. I mean it really rained. The storms were quick and ferocious. Now, our house has small leaks that we know about and thanks to lots of gum trees, gutters that overflow. Its all pretty typical for an older house and a busy family with other… Read More
Cost of Fixing Salt Damp
WHAT IS THE COST OF FIXING SALT DAMP? We understand that there is a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding the cost of fixing salt damp. And whilst a free inspection and quote is helpful we get that you are researching firstly to determine if it’s within your budget. … Read More
Tips on how to choose a builder and finance your renovation
Many people approach us to fix their salt damp at the beginning of a larger renovation. We often hear how stressful the process of renovating is and how much confusion exists on financing it. To help alleviate some of the stress we have asked the experts at MacNab Finance for their tips… Read More
Case Study: Salt Damp Treatment Colonel Light Gardens
Location: Colonel Light Gardens Type of Home: 1920’s Bungalow – Red Brick Project Manager: David Bonneveld Issue: Considerable damage to the bricks on the external perimeter of the house due to long term salt damp. Solution: Tech-Dry placed a waterproof barrier to stop further moisture rising up the walls. The… Read More
