Protect your customers’ investments against weather damage with Thompson’s
Whether you’ve just completed a new extension or laid a fresh patio, the last thing you want is for this hard work to be undone by bad weather. The UK is well known for its unpredictable, and often extreme weather, which can have the potential to damage external surfaces like brickwork or patios. Here, Clara Dursent, Brand Manager, from Thompson’s will delve into why ‘weatherproofing’ is so important…
In 2024, a survey revealed that 40% of UK houses had suffered damage from extreme weather in the last five years. It’s no secret that our country is a wet and windy one, with rain a common occurrence throughout the year. However, the damage this weather causes can often be underestimated, with a number of issues arising from either extreme or continued poor weather.
The hidden threat of weather damage
Most home extensions or new patios are made using porous materials like brick or stone. As a result, it is quite easy for water to work its way in and cause damage. Not only can this ruin the appearance over time, it can also affect the structural stability of a structure.
While there are a number of issues that can be caused by water and rain, here are two of the most common:
- Freeze thaw: This is where water penetrates a surface and, due to low temperatures, freezes, expands and cracks the substrate. Over time this can drastically alter a surface’s appearance, as well as affecting the structural integrity of an extension or patio.
- Efflorescence: More of an aesthetic issue than anything else, efflorescence is an issue that affects many homeowners, especially with new-build homes. Caused by the presence of excess moisture within a substrate. When mixed with the salts, already present in a surface, it can form a powdery white substance on the surface of a material – mainly brickwork. This not only ruins the appearance of a home, but can also compromise its integrity.
Sun’s out, time to seal!
The best way to avoid water damage is to seal the surface after completion, helping to prevent a number of problems from ever happening.
These waterproofing products work to create an additional barrier of protection across a surface. Most are silicone based, meaning that once applied it will cure and form a continuous water-resistant film. For extra benefits, look for microporous solutions, such as those offered by Thompson’s, which allow moisture particles to pass back out of a surface, like brickwork, ensuring it is still breathable. This process can prevent mould on the inside of a house or building.
Tackle it with Thompson’s
Thompson’s offers a wide range of weatherproofing and cleaning products, ideal for use by contractors completing extensions, walls or patio projects. These include One Coat Water Seal and One Coat Patio & Block Paving Seal, which make it quick and easy to seal new hard surfaces against water and weather damage.
These products can be applied directly after work has concluded, ensuring a customer’s new investment is well protected for the wetter months, as well as providing you with an upselling opportunity.
Find out more about Thompson’s and its products here: https://thompsonsweatherproofing.co.uk/.
Or look for your nearest stockist, here: https://thompsonsweatherproofing.co.uk/stockist-search/.
