Rake out, Re-Point and Protect

 

For Ever Homes Restoration Ltd Rake out, Re-Point and Protect System is used when pointing fails, which will normally be the result of weathering over the years. Alongside this the brick faces breakdown and becomes increasingly porous, absorbing more water than normal, resulting in penetrating damp, step fractures and at worst brick fracturing and cracking occuring when left untreated.

 

For Ever Homes Restoration Ltd Rake out, Re-Point and Protect System involves a full rake out to all the pointing,  followed by a fungicidal wash and then a power wash. All pointing is then replaced with 'weather struck' or 'bucket handle' pointing by one of our skilled re-pointers. We then apply the Properla Masonry Cream System  over all the brickwork. For Ever Homes Restoration Ltd is a certified installer of Properla Masonry Creme.

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proPERLA® Insulation Cream has been developed with superior technology. It creates an invisible insulation barrier, penetrating deep into the substrate, up to 17 mm and protecting the masonry for over 20 years. It will protect your walls and it's cavity from penetrating damp, improve their thermal resistance and reduce energy bills. proPERLA®'s Insulation Cream make walls and bricks self cleaning and allows the walls to breathe naturally.

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PROVEN PERFORMANCE

proPERLA® Insulation Cream has been tested and certified to standards. The product penetrates deep into the substrate, creating an INVISIBLE INSULATION BARRIER that reduces water absorption by more than 95%. proPERLA® Insulation Cream has been tested according to EN ISO 15148:2002, demonstrating its hygrothermal performance on concrete, mortar, brick, and sandstone.

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DAMP WALLS = THERMAL BRIDGES

If the pores of a wall collect moisture, more heat is transferred than it would be possible if the cavities were filled with air. As a result, the thermal conductivity of the wall decreases enormously with dampness. Tests have shown that a damp content of 5% in a plain brick wall, for example, can lower the insulation performance by up to 50%, especially where cavity wall insulation has been installed. Consider that porous building materials, such as natural stone, brick and solid brick, to name a few, normally have good insulating properties. They have air-filled cavities, which offer low thermal conductivity. BUT ONLY WHEN THEY ARE DRY!

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COMBINE ELEGANT AESTHETICS WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE

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INSULATING

A treatment with proPERLA® Masonry Insulation Cream insulates mineral building materials by reducing water absorption. The lifespan of a treated surface is more than 20 years. The product bonds due to a molecular reaction to the surface, and is able to penetrate up to 17 mm in order to create an invisible insulation barrier.

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BREATHABILITY

The masonry is able to breathe and will be permeable to water vapour whilst allowing air and moisture to pass through from one side to the other. A breathing masonry will improve the thermal conductivity and insulation properties. Consider that just a 5% content of damp in cavity wall insulation or other building materials can lower the thermal resistance by up to 50%.

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SELF CLEANING EFFICIENCY

Dirt particles are unable to obtain a hold on the proPERLA® treated brickwork and will therefore simply flow off with rainfall. The masonry remains clean and attractive, even on sides which are particularly exposed to the weather like on the north-facing side or areas in shade, as well as in areas with high air humidity or sea salt penetrated air.

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HIGHLIGHTS & PROPERTIES

+ Improves thermal efficiency of masonry keeping it dry
+ Maintains thermal properties of cavity wall insulation
+ Reduces heat loss
+ Offers a self cleaning surface
+ Maintains the original masonry finish
+ Slow ageing or breakdown of the surface
+ Will allow the building to breathe
+ Clear insulation barrier for +20 years

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