Tired of your damp house problems. Noval is a specialized company in Melbourne which can cure your house of dampness, condensation and mould. Vic Sargeant, a professional engineer and Registered Builder with many years of experience set up Noval some 15 years ago. Noval was called in recently by a semi-retired lawyer for an inspection of his home in Endeavour Hills, an outer Melbourne suburb. Inside the home he noticed that the windows at the front had moisture condensing on them. The owner said that condensation and mould has been an ongoing problem for years. He had rung many companies- most said that the condensation and mould was due to bathroom, laundry and kitchen steam. All ventilation had been checked over the years, but the problem persisted. Noval totally cured his damp house problems within 1 week of remedial works, and there has had been no evidence of condensation or mould since then -even in mid-winter.

SUB-FLOOR VENTILATION

Often internal or sub-floor ventilation is required. The ventilation systems Noval supply and install are industrial quality and will last for many years- 20 years is a reasonable expectation under recommended operating conditions. Sub-floor areas are often covered in mould, and the timber decays. It is a little known fact that concrete slabs can leak and allow moisture to penetrate the building above. Noval technicians can seal concrete slabs with a permanent membrane. Such membranes are also used by Noval to seal concrete bathroom floor in hospitals, to enable p.v.c. flooring to be installed over damp slabs.

HEALTH ISSUES

Noval staff are well aware that Damp houses are a health hazard, and will point to medical evidence linking persisting colds, flu and respiratory problems to dampness and mould in homes. Children are very susceptible.

BORER & TERMITES

Where borer infestation is found, Noval recommends a pest controller. Remedial steps taken by Noval in treating damp problem greatly reduce the severity of existing borer infestation. More importantly the sub-floor timbers will be significantly less attractive to termites.

LIFESTYLE DAMPNESS, DRAINAGE, LEAKING PLUMBING

Noval staff are courteous, and will carefully listen to you as you describe you house damp problems. They can clearly determine whether the problem is rising damp or due to lifestyle problems- basically moist air being generated in the house and not ventilated to the outside air, or being dampness in the structure of the house, or even dampness caused by leaks in showers or water pipes or drainage pipes. They are able to check whether drainage systems are required, plumbing attention, or repair of showers is required. They are qualified in these areas and have their own plumbing, drainage and electrical contractors.

AN ENGINEERING APPROACH TO YOUR DAMP HOUSE

Noval, an engineering and building company, has data logging equipment which can monitor the conditions in a house or building giving problems. They can therefore pinpoint areas of difficulty. Noval can provide testimonials from satisfied customers. Call Vic Sargeant the manager, on 0425 724 383 for a free inspection, report and quote. Mention Noval Web site at inspection and get 10% off all quoted works. Web- www,noval.com.au, or email noval@noval.com.au