This winter has been one of the wettest on record, with nearly every area of the UK being issued with flood warnings at some point. The heavy rain has created a myriad of structural problems requiring expert repair; Twistfix products continue to facilitate this essential repair work. A flood-damaged property will require a number of procedures to ensure it is habitable again; here we present the variety of professional flood remediation methods offered by Twistfix.

Choose the correct drying method

A crucial factor, the method of drying the flood-damaged property is dependent on a number of aspects including occupancy level, building type and the building’s susceptibility to further damage. Often, there is a need to dry out the property quickly in order to minimise disruption to the tenant; in this instance, strong heat combined with a powerful ventilation system and heat exchanger in recommended. In older buildings, gentler methods are required in order to minimise the risk of warping, cracking and shrinkage. In cases where environmental aspects are a concern, it is often better to replace soaked insulation or plasterboard instead of drying it, balancing the energy used for drying against the embedded energy of the replaced material.

Remove all mould

Mould spores readily grow in damp areas and many can be damaging to human health. Removing all trace of this unpleasant growth is essential, allowing the area to be refinished safely. Twistfix supply a range of mould removal products, including our comprehensive Mould Remover Kit, one of our best-selling items thanks to its high levels of safety, efficiency and reliability.

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Install waterproofing membrane

The heavy rainfall has dramatically raised the water table, the level at which the earth is completely saturated. Usually, it is only properties in low-lying areas or with particularly bad drainage that suffer the negative effects of a heightened water table though the unusually high levels of rainfall this winter have caused problems in many unexpected areas. Twistfix damp proofing membranes create an air-filled gap between themselves and the wall or floor they are applied to; allowing water to freely pass through and be appropriately directed, the membrane utilises durable seals to completely eliminate the possibility of damaging water ingress. As their efficiency is so reliable, these cavity drain membranes are now the most popular basement waterproofing method.

Ventilate the space

The free flow of air helps to control the level of humidity, reducing condensation in warm, damp areas. A range of heat recovery fans are available from Twistfix, providing a continuous air exchange while minimising heat loss, providing substantial savings in energy costs. Removing water-laden air with one fan while drawing in fresh air with the other, our twin-fan heat recovery ventilators recover and reuse 80% of exhausted heat energy.

Guard your gutters

Gutters, the first line of defence against the rain, are often sadly neglected. When these essential channels become blocked with the inevitable debris of storms such as leaves, broken branches and windswept litter, water can leak onto walls and the further penetrate into the foundations of a property, causing serious damage. To prevent such problems, Twistfix Hedgehog Gutter Guard fits quickly into place, its durable polypropylene bristles efficiently filtering all debris and allowing the continuous disposal of excess rainwater. Requiring no invasive work whatsoever, the guard will easily fit any shape of gutter and offer immediate protection.

The Twistfix range of flood remediation products is professional, reliable and cost-effective. We invite you to browse our selection on our website www.Twistfix.co.uk and, for further information, you can contact our dedicated customer service team on 0845 123 6006 or by email at [email protected].