Newlath 2000 | Newlath 2000 Faq

Damp Proofing

When choosing to Damp Proof a property many questions need to be addressed to assess the right solution for your structure.

grade 1 listed church suffering from extreme damp penetration

Above: Ixworth Abbey - Damp penetration has manifested itself in discolouration and staining internal wall.

Newlath 2000 mechanically fixed to substrate

Above: Grade I Listed Abbey – Newlath 2000 installed in compliance with English Heritage standards as Newlath 2000 is non-invasive to the structure and completely reversible.

Finished article rendered finish to Newlath 2000

Above: Finished, clean and damp free

Newlath applied to Vauxhall Bridge Underground Station

Above: Newlath 2000 installed as a damp proofing solution in London’s Vauxhall station

What is my structure made from?
Do I have a damp proof course already present?
Do I have high ground levels against the property?
Do I have rising damp?
Do I have penetrating damp?

The Problem – Why Do I have to damp proof my property?

Rising and penetrating damp, and discolouration caused by oils, salts, acids etc. are problems continually encountered in many buildings. Wind driven rain can enter exposed properties leading to dampness internally. Even slight damp penetration will cause discolouration to surface plaster, decorations and even affect the buildings structural integrity. This is not acceptable in living or storage accommodation, and a permanent solution must be found.

The Solution

NEWLATH 2000 and Newton 503 Mesh provide a firm key and impermeable barrier on any damp or deteriorating surface where direct bonding is not possible. Even poor and random substrates can easily receive these cavity drain membranes when using the COB PLUG that expands to gain a strong fixing.

‘Quick, clean and proven to work.’

NEWLATH 2000 and Newton 503 Mesh presents a physical barrier between the old surface and the new internal finish. It can be punctured when wall fixings are needed. Positive internal air pressure ‘pushes’ vapour, suspended within the air gap created by the studded membrane, through the external wall and out of the property. Quick, clean and proven to work. NEWLATH 2000 and Newton 503 Mesh truly are the modern, cost effective, damp-proofing solution.

Damp Proofing Membrane Applications

Newlath 2000 and Newton 503 Mesh have been extensively used within listed buildings throughout the UK and Ireland. Our membranes have been trusted to deal with damp in buildings since the late 1930’s. Air gap technology allows the structure to “breathe” and as such does not trap moisture within the walls of the property. In addition, the mechanical fixings used to secure our membranes can be removed if required making the system fully reversible. The ability to remove systems is a prerequisite from The National Heritage trust for dealing with listed properties.

Whether a building is listed or not our damp proof membranes offer superior protection against rising damp and water ingress acting a barrier to the penetration of damp spoiling interior finishes with mold, lime and salts. For Above Ground applications such as damp proofing

a damp wall
rising damp
a gable end
a barn conversion,
timber frame building
listed building

Cavity Membrane Vs Chemical Injection and Spray Coatings

Chemical injection and sprayed coatings are commonly used to solve this problem; however they are dependant upon the substrate being suitable. In many older buildings where cracked or varied materials are commonly found, these forms of damp-proofing are just not applicable. Even after injection of a damp-proof course, the old plaster should be removed because of salt contamination and the substrate preparation ready or the new plaster can be damaging and expensive.