Whether your customer has just laid a new patio, built a brick extension or
erected a new shed or garden room, weatherproofing is an important last
step. Read on, as Clara Dursent, Brand Manager at Thompson’s, explores
why ‘weatherproofing’ is so essential.
It’s no secret that we have a wet and windy climate, with rain a common occurrence throughout the year. But what about the damage this weather can cause to homes, from spalling brickwork and freeze-thaw damage to unsightly algae growth and leaking flat roofs?
This is where weatherproofing comes in, sealing and protecting those surfaces. As well as reducing the chances of issues or callbacks further down the line, weatherproofing can also present an upselling opportunity for your business.
Brickwork
Brickwork can easily fall victim to weathering, with water penetrating a surface and, in low temperatures, freezing, expanding and cracking the substrate. Over time, this can drastically alter a surface’s appearance, as well as affecting the brick’s structural integrity. In fact, moisture is the largest natural agent responsible for the deterioration of a building’s exterior, with the amount of water deposited on outside walls by rain larger than any other source.
Flat roofs
Whether a shed, garage or garden room, any type of extreme weather can degrade flat roofs over time. Temperature fluctuations, UV exposure and a building’s natural movement can all cause flat roofs to become brittle and crack and split, in turn creating entry points for water. Being left exposed to the elements, roofs don’t just need to survive the rain but the sun too, with high UV exposure just as damaging as water.
Patios
Our wet winters make those corners of a patio where drainage is poor, moisture lingers and sunlight is limited the perfect breeding ground for algae. Thanks to the damp and humid climate, these slippery conditions may last for months and even contribute to long-term wear and tear.
Thompson’s Weatherproofing
Thompson’s offers a wide range of weatherproofing products, ideal for use by customers looking to protect flat roofs and landscaping surfaces. These include its 10 Year Roof Seal, which makes it quick and easy to seal flat roofs against water and weather damage. Designed to flex with the natural movement of the roof for a long-lasting repair, the fast-acting formula outperforms traditional bitumen paint and is rainproof in just six hours.
For hard landscaping surfaces, Thompson’s offers One Coat Water Seal. Suitable for use on brick, mortar, stone and concrete, its unique micro silicone emulsion provides a long lasting barrier against rain damage.
Learn more: www.thompsonsweatherproofing.co.uk
