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This is a confirmation of the high-quality performance of the capillary damp remediation works at the cathedral-basilica of St. Teresija of Avila in Subotica. The Diocese of Subotica, as the contractor for the restoration of capillary damp at the cathedral, confirms that the company KAZ d.o.o. Zagreb, carried out works on the rehabilitation of capillary damp based on the principle of wireless osmosis with the PROsystem HS-67 electronic system with outstanding results. The moisture from the walls and spire of the cathedral completely disappeared after the mentioned PROsystem. We hereby confirm the correct and high-quality execution of the works, with an evident level of achieving maximum effects in the complete rehabilitation of capillary damp within the stipulated period with long-term protection.

Recognition for exceptional contribution to the successful renovation of KAZ d.o.o. Zagreb. After the Franciscan parish church of St. Philip and Jakov, as one of the strongest historical symbols of Croatian identity in Vukovar, experienced the greatest destruction and devastation in its history during the Homeland War, its restoration is the most important act of common memory and proof that the Franciscan brothers together with their people - despite everything - returned and restored their spiritual home.

In order to remediate the problem with capillary damp at the Rijeka State Archives, the company KAZ d.o.o. Zagreb carried out work on the remediation of capillary damp with outstanding results. The damp has completely disappeared and the walls are completely dried. Even after 10 years, there are no traces of damp or unpleasant odors. In this way, it is confirmed correctly, of high quality with an evident level of achieving maximum effects in preventing the spread of capillary damp in the short term with long-term results on protected buildings of cultural and architectural heritage, and according to the rules of the profession.

he Archbishop's Ordinariate, as the contractor for the repair of capillary damp at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Archbishop's Palace, wine cellars and related facilities confirms that the company KAZ d.o.o. Zagreb carried out work on capillary damp remediation with PRO system devices, with outstanding results. Damp from the walls and eaves of the cathedral, crypt and basement rooms. soon after installation it completely disappeared, the walls were visibly dried and the unpleasant odors disappeared. We hereby confirm the correct and high-quality execution of the works, with an evident level of achieving maximum effects in preventing the spread of capillary damp in the short term, with predictable long-term results on the protected cultural heritage building.

Beat Damp With The PROsystem Solution

The Problem Of Damp

Damp is a problem found in the walls of many buildings, particularly those built before the use of protective membranes in the foundations.

Damp is one of the main causes of building deterioration, particularly in older constructions. The presence of water in the walls can lead to significant problems:

Reduced thermal performance and a consequent increase in heating requirements.
Appearance of marks and mould on the walls and detachment of plasterwork in more serious cases
As time goes on, wall structures can suffer damage that is very difficult to repair.

The Importance Of Identification

For the reasons explained above, it is best to deal with damp problems as soon as they appear. Correct identification of the issue is equally critical, allowing the root causes to be pinpointed.

Reduced thermal performance and a consequent increase in heating requirements.
Appearance of marks and mould on the walls and detachment of plasterwork in more serious cases
As time goes on, wall structures can suffer damage that is very difficult to repair.

At this point, the expert will be able to establish which of the four main types of damp are behind the damage (atmospheric humidity, condensation, rain penetration and rising damp) and what the solutions are.

Rising Damp:

This is one of the most common problems and also one of the most difficult to eradicate. It is caused by the transmission of water via capillary action with a process similar to osmosis.

This leads to water and dissolved salts rising up through the walls. In addition to negative aesthetic impacts, this type of damp not only causes deterioration of the walls themselves (swelling and disintegration of plasterwork and mortar joints, formation of mould, corrosion of bricks, etc.) with associated effects on mechanical performance, but also creates bad odours and health risks for inhabitants due to the formation of mould. This is the most dangerous type of damp because it is self-sustaining, with water rising via capillary action from a constant source. Due to the physical nature of the phenomenon, the whole body of the material is affected and it can lead to early degrading of the structure if underestimated.

Damp In Walls

Rising damp due to capillary action is caused by the attraction of water to porous materials. A newly built wall is completely uniform within. More specifically, the positive and negative electrical charges present in all solids are uniformly distributed through the mass of the wall. Considering that water is itself polarised, becoming an electrical conductor when it contains salt ions, acids and bases, and that the microstructure of the constituent materials (bricks, tuff, mortar, etc.) feature microcapillaries, the base of a wall standing in water acts as a solid soaked in an electrolyte solution

In the capillaries, which are small channels with dimensions in the order of mm2 , absorption occurs at the interphase of dissolved substances which, as they are charged ions, create an electrical field. More specifically, as the construction materials are inert solids (silica, quartz, carbonates and similar) the positive charges (cations) progressively accumulate on the surface of the aforementioned capillaries, while the negative charges (anions) are able to move in relation to these. The water absorbed by the walls contains mineral salts (nitrates, sulphates and chlorides) and other substances contained in the earth below, causing the typical characteristics on the surface of the wall as water evaporates on contact with the air, including: marks, rings, flaking of paint, mould generating unpleasant odours, efflorescence and detachment of plasterwork. The filtration of salts through walls and crystallisation within them makes the structure even more hygroscopic.

For a clearer idea, consider that just eight grams of salt can absorb one litre of water. Generally, capillary rising damp occurs until the point at which the evaporation rate is equal to the absorption rate of the wall. Problems of this type are found predominantly in buildings surrounded by ground water (the earth is directly in contact with the external wall) in old buildings with very absorbent mortar, and particularly in cellars and basements. This is why these rooms often feel significantly cooler than upper floors.

Advantages of PROsystem

It dries and protects your building, prevents its degradation and increases its material value.

Warranty

The manufacturer guarantees the product for 3 (three) years. The warranty is void in the case of tampering, serious negligence during use or damage due to natural disaster, fire or flooding of the building.

01. NO BUILDING WORK REQUIRED

The Damp Protect dehydration solution does not require building work on the existing walls to be protected.

02. Cost Savings

The costs of investing in this solution are far lower than the comparative costs required for alternative measures which require structural demolition and rebuilding work.

03. COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION

The Damp Protect dehydration solution is effective in any type of structure: external, internal or dividing walls.

04. NATURAL SOLUTION

The Damp Protect dehydration solution does not require the use of chemical or synthetic substances.

05. Health

The Damp Protect dehydration solution improves the air quality in the building in question.

06. FLEXIBILITY

The Damp Protect dehydration solution is designed to be carefully adapted to the specific requirements of the materials involved.

07. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Device featuring control panel with status indications. In case of power outage, the device switches to battery power and this is indicated via an automatic status light. No setting or maintenance is required.

08. EFFECTIVENESS

The Damp Protect dehydration solution has been in use by trade professionals for many years because it is extremely effective and undeniably good value, and now it is also available for use in the residential sector.

09. RELIABILITY

The tried and tested technology used by the Damp Protect solution guarantees completely! effective resolution of all rising damp problems.

230 V AC/12 V DC Batteries: 2 x 1.5/UM-2 Alkaline

Conformity

He manufacturer declares that the equipment is compliant with European safety standards, specifically:

Would you like to protect the building from degradation?

This advanced solution targets rising moisture, ensuring long-term protection for your structure. Keep your property dry, durable, and free from damp-related damage with PROsystem. Install PROsystem and save your building from capillary damp.

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Damp Protect Systems specializes in providing high-quality damp proofing and waterproofing solutions for residential and commercial properties. PROsystem ensures effective moisture control to protect buildings from damage caused by dampness and water intrusion.

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