Timberwise (UK) Ltd

22/10/2026

Case Study: Damp and Condensation Control in a Terraced House in Hull

We completed a full damp and condensation inspection as part of a prospective homeowner’s pre-purchase survey for a home in Hull.

We had some challenges performing the inspection, but we uncovered atmospheric moisture and condensation, which was causing black spot mould in some key areas of the property.

The cause was a combination of a plumbing leak and a faulty damp proof course at the property that was causing rising damp.

Read the full case study here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/case-studies/damp-condensation-house-hull/

21/10/2026

If you’ve noticed condensation building up in your home, it can be tempting to put it off or assume it can be fixed by just opening a window more frequently.

However, that isn’t always the case. Condensation isn’t always directly caused by human activity and can be hiding a deeper, underlying damp problem that might need immediate attention.

Read our new blog on condensation here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/blog/can-i-ignore-condensation/

We’ve all been there. At some point, we noticed that condensation had been building up in our homes. A minor nuisance some of the time and usually wiped away

20/10/2026

Case study: woodworm in a stonehouse in Conwy, North Wales

Our recent case study takes us to a traditional stone house in Conwy. The building was a classic 1800s rubble stone structure that was experiencing a woodworm infestation in the first floor rooms and the attic.

While we got the woodworm outbreak under control, we found that the cause of the infestation was most likely due to slipped and missing tiles on the roof which was causing water ingress.

We targeted key areas of timber to treat, preparing them and spraying them with an insecticidal fluid to kill the infestation and prevent any recurrences.

Read the full report here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/case-studies/woodworm-treatme…tone-house-conwy/

15/10/2026

A property in Banbury was experiencing severe problems associated with damp, which had led to visibly damp walls and deteriorating skirting boards.

Our team decided the best course of action to take was a chemical damp proof course barrier that would be injected into the mortar joints to prevent the damp problem from escalating.

You can read the full case study here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/case-studies/damp-proofing-floor-resin-banbury/

14/10/2026

Dry rot is a pervasive and destructive type of fungi that eats at the cellulose in timber, leaving it dry, brittle, and prone to breaking and collapsing.

While dry rot can affect almost any timber, it has its favourites of where it likes to set up shop and take root.

Read the full article on what wood is most vulnerable to dry rot here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/blog/what-wood-most-vulnerable-dry-rot/

Dry rot is a highly destructive form of fungal decay which attacks damp timber. Different to wet rot, dry rot only needs a small amount of moisture present in

13/10/2026

A student house in Middlesbrough was tackling a large problem of condensation buildup and black mould.

An external survey of the building found a number of defects that were more than likely causing damp pe*******on which was leading to the problems inside, including a faulty roof and blocked gutterings.

While we weren’t able to provide any remedial works this time round, we advised the client to book another survey with us in a few months’ time to make sure there is no rising damp at the house.

Read the full case study here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/case-studies/damp-condensation-student-house-middlesbrough/

08/10/2026

A team of woodworm had bitten off far more than anyone could chew with this property down in Oxford. A severe outbreak of the common furniture beetle had affected the ground floor hallway and staircase and caused enough structural damage that the timber was at risk of collapse.

We recommended and assisted the client with full timber replacements and an insecticidal treatment that would eradicate the infestation and prevent it from coming back.

Read the full report here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/case-studies/woodworm-treatment-oxford-structural-timber-repair/

07/10/2026

Damp proofing and waterproofing sound like two words for the same thing, but they each have very distinct purposes, methods, and materials. Not sure which one you’d need for your water ingress problem?

Click the link here for a deepdive on both and which one is the right solution for you: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/blog/the-difference-between-waterproofing-and-damp-proofing/

Need to know what the difference is between waterproofing and damp proofing? This article should help you understand

06/10/2026

A busy Tuesday at the office!

Our wonderful team at our head office in Northwich hosted our first ever MacMillan Coffee Morning! With bakes supplied by our staff, everyone had a great morning having cake and coffee - all while raising money for a good cause.

06/10/2026

Case study: basement waterproofing for a home in Newport, South Wales

We recently completed a full basement waterproofing solution for a residential client in Newport, South Wales to fully protect it from water ingress and create a space that was safe for habitation and storage.

With any basement waterproofing task, there is always the risk of water ingress caused by changing water tables, blocked drains, localised flooding, and so on. In these instances, the ground becomes heavily saturated which can seep into the basement.

To ensure a fully dry interior, we had to identify the weakest points in the structure where water could seep in, then figure out how to manage water ingress whilst effectively managing hydrostatic pressure.

The result was a fully waterproof basement that adhered to BS 8102:2022 Grade 1a Type C waterproofing design standards.

You can read the full case study here: https://www.timberwise.co.uk/case-studies/basement-waterproofing-newport-south-wales/