Case Study - Penetrating Dampness - Stormdry Application to Historic Church

Long Eaton Baptist Church in Nottinghamshire is a brick-built church that dates back to the 1880s.

The Problem

Several of the older walls on the church building had begun to be affected by rain penetration. This had led to the appearance of damp patches, mould and a general musty and cold feeling in the building.

The church decided to contact CK Walker Damp & Timbers to see if we could offer a solution to their problem. After a thorough survey, the problem was traced to deteriorated brickwork. We noticed that the brickwork was showing signs of deterioration. As part of our survey we used the Stormdry Masonry Absorption Test Kit on the brickwork on the two sides of the church, which showed that the brickwork was very porous.

The Solution

Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream was chosen as the favoured solution for stopping rain penetration through the brickwork. Stormdry is ideal for this sort of project because it doesn’t change the appearance of the building in any way.

The church was pleased with the effectiveness of the product and the subsequent reduction in heating bills, writing: “Not only would this treatment stabilize the remaining brickwork, but it will also stop rain penetration and help to insulate the building against heat loss”.

The BBA-approved Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream treatment will protect the walls of the church for 25 years with just a single coat. The breathable coating will preserve the appearance of the walls and allow any residual dampness to evaporate, keeping the church warm and dry for many years to come.

Read the full Stormdry Case Study for Long Eaton Baptist Church on Safeguard Europes Website.