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We've spent over 100 years researching, learning and developing the most effective ways to prevent and manage water ingress and damp. Here's a useful directory of explanations, information and advice to help you protect your property. Need more help? Call us or email!

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How to Protect Your Property from Radon Gas

When you’re a homeowner looking for a new house, it’s important to ensure that your... Read more

What is External Tanking?

'Tanking' is a long-established name for external or internal waterproof barriers that are designed to... Read more

20mm Recycled Cavity Drain Basement Floor Membrane

What is a Dry Basement?

For any basement conversion or below ground-level building project, some level of waterproofing will be... Read more

finished basement featuring swimming pool

Your Guide to Successfully Converting Your Basement

What do you do if you want a larger home but your garden or land... Read more

Waterproofing For Contractors, Groundworkers & Developers

Waterproofing For Contractors, Groundworkers & Developers Products and Services For All Projects Whatever you're building,... Read more

Architectural Waterproofing: Architects & Specifiers

As the leading independent waterproofing company in the UK, we focus on supporting professionals with... Read more

Waterproofing For Homeowners

Resolving homeowners' problems regarding waterproofing Whatever you need, we can help with waterproofing for homeowners.... Read more

Deck And Balcony Waterproofing – An Overview

Deck and Balcony Waterproofing Firstly, it is important to look at the location of the... Read more

How To Treat And Cure A Damp Floor

The decision of whether to use a liquid or sheet membrane is dependent on the... Read more

Listed Buildings like the Royal Courts of Justice, London

How To Treat Damp In A Listed Building

Newton have treated damp in many Listed buildings, including Windsor Castle. When waterproofing or treating... Read more

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Identifying And Treating Damp Problems

Identifying the cause of the damp problems Common damp problems and possible causes include: Rising... Read more

Damp walls and Condensation forming on a window

Is Condensation Causing Damp Walls?

Health Implications of Condensation Dampness caused by condensation is not only detrimental to the property’s... Read more

Installation of Newton Newlath To Old Walls

Five Top Tips For Damp Problems

How to Solve Damp Problems Damp problems are a common concern for many homeowners. Identifying... Read more

Treating Penetrating Damp In Buildings

Understanding The Causes of Penetrating Damp Penetrating damp is most commonly caused by one of... Read more

Damp Proofing – An Overview And What To Do

Rising Damp This is when water from the ground rises through the brickwork, stonework or... Read more

High End Basement tanking and Waterproofing Project

Tanking & Waterproofing – What’s The Difference?

The difference between waterproofing and tanking We are frequently asked about the difference between tanking... Read more

Waterproofing or Damp Proofing?

Do I need waterproofing or damp proofing? Water ingress and damp penetration can cause serious... Read more

Explaining Combination Waterproofing – Using Multiple Types of Waterproofing

Combination Waterproofing - Three Types of Waterproofing Newton provide combination waterproofing with products for all... Read more

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Our staff are able to provide guidance for projects of all sizes, whether you require some general advice about damp or waterproofing, or support with technical drawings and specifications.