The Lectros Osmotic Damp Proofing System:

Rising Damp - The Symptoms
How the system works
Monitoring effectiveness
Proven Technology
Our Guarantee
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See it in use (examples)

 
 
 
 
   

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Damaged plaster  

The Symptoms
Who hasn't experienced it at some point - the mustiness of damp walls in old buildings with no or insufficient insulation? And when the plaster begins to fall off the walls, salt blisters with paint flaking appear on the facade and spots of mould make rooms impossible to live in, this is usually the end phase of a process which has been going on for some years.

 
At this point it would be wrong to treat these damaged areas "cosmetically" with only mortar and paint, and have to put up with a very unhealthy living climate with higher energy costs. This stage of damage requires thorough corrective action in order to prevent total dilapidation of these sections of the house.
 

 

How the system works
The system introduces a very small and perfectly safe electric current into the wall just above ground level through a series of titanium anodes inserted into the brickwork. Its effect is to repel the rising moisture molecules down the walls and harmlessly back into the ground. As long as this tiny positive charge is maintained, the protected walls remain dry and totally free of damp.

 
Before protection   After protection

Wall before protection

 

Wall after fitting the Lectros System

 
 
 
Sectional view

Normal operation showing conduction through the anodes

 

Installation is neat and quick. A series of small holes are drilled in the outside masonry just above ground level, and tiny anodes inserted, linked by a special connecting wire which is 'pointed' into the wall. The finished result is virtually invisible and the disruption is minimal.

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Permanently guards against the dangers of rising damp
Protects property of any age or structure
Simple to install with little disturbance to building structure
Immediately effective
Virtually indestructible (self healing)
Can be fitted with monitoring system for added peace of mind
30 year Guarantee

  Chemical Free
 
     
 
   

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