Thermal Plastering to prevent Condensation and Mould

Thermal plastering is an effective way to improve the thermal efficiency of walls and can help reduce energy bills while preventing condensation. For many properties constructed with solid walls it is difficult to retrofit insulation using traditional methods, making thermal plastering a viable alternative.

In many properties external walls are cold to the touch, and suffer from condensation and mould problems caused by cold spots. Thermal plastering is an effective way to remove cold spots and help improve living conditions, while also helping to reduce energy bills by increasing the thermal efficiency of the property. Due to the thin insulating tile design, your walls can be insulated without affecting skirting boards, windows, covings and radiators.

Rentokil Property Care have a number of CSRT and CSTDB qualified surveyors who are experts in identifying damp problems, and will provide you with detailed recommendations for thermal plastering if a condensation problem is confirmed.

We are Property Care Association Members and have a number of branches across the United Kingdom, meaning we have qualified and experienced surveyors and technicians local to you.

Every home will have a certain amount of excess moisture in the air. This is created from everyday tasks such as cooking, showering, or drying clothes. When temperatures drop, any excess moisture inside will settle on colder walls and surfaces. When this settles on cold spots, condensation and mould growth can occur. This is particularly prevalent on north facing external walls, as these walls tend to be colder than south facing walls, these are known as cold spots.

Our thermal plastering system acts as an effective solution for condensation as it will remove cold spots. Fill out our contact form below to contact our condensation and thermal plastering specialists.

Thermal plastering is a method of improving the thermal efficiency of solid walled properties that may not be able to benefit from thermal improvements from more traditional methods, so thin insulated tiles are used to help reduce heat loss.

The tiles are placed on walls before being plastered over, and once dry they are ready for decoration. The key benefit of this system is that it not only improves the thermal efficacy of the wall, it can also be applied without the need to make alterations to skirting boards or covings.

The system reduces the heat loss through 9 inch brick walls by up to 40% and meets Building Regulations for use where it is not functionally or technically possible to install thicker insulation systems.

The thermal plastering system works by eliminating the cold spots that cause heat to escape from a property. By removing cold spots it helps retain the warmth inside the property, while condensation and mould growth can no longer occur because of the increase to the thermal properties of the wall.

This helps reduce the costs of energy bills, while preventing unsightly mould problems.

• Our thermal plastering system will allow walls to be insulated without alterations to skirting boards, windows, covings and radiators.
• The system is only 15mm thick and will reduce heat loss by up to 40% through 9 inch brick walls, creating a more comfortable living environment and reducing energy bills.
• It meets building regulations when it is not possible to install thicker insulation systems.
• Supplied in convenient flexible tiles that allow it to be installed around awkward shapes and curves.
• Once flexible tiles are installed, the wall is then replastered, resulting in a wall surface ready for decoration.
• The product has been tested by the Building Research Establishment to BS 476 Fire propagation and surface spread of flame. It achieved Class O fire rating.

Rentokil Property Care qualified surveyors will first carry out a damp and timber survey to fully investigate the source of moisture causing the issues, and if a problem with condensation is confirmed, will provide recommendations on how to combat it.

For solid walls affected by cold bridging, the surveyor will recommend the application of thermal plastering for the affected walls to help improve the thermal efficacy of the property.

While this system does not require the installation of a vapour barrier, if during the survey our surveyor identifies a damp problem caused by penetrating damp, a masonry protection cream may need to be applied to the external surface.

Internally efforts should also be made to reduce the amount of excess moisture within the property by increasing ventilation and air flow. This will help prevent condensation and mould growth forming in other areas of the property.

Additional ventilation in the form of door undercuts, trickle vents, air bricks, extractor fans or PIV units should be installed where necessary.

Rentokil Property Care has been working in peoples homes and businesses for over 70 years, correctly identifying property issues and providing long term solutions.

We are experts in property preservation, and can provide you with personalised advice for damp and condensation problems affecting your property.

Whether its thermal improvements, or improving ventilation, Rentokil Property Care can provide you with advice and long term solutions.