Newtonite Homes

The once and for all solution for damp and stained walls

• Newtonite damp proofing membrane has unique qualities which eliminate the effects of rising and penetrating damp whilst improving insulation
   

• Newtonite can be used wherever there is a wall which normally would prohibit the use of plaster eg: brickwork covered by layers of paint or saturated with oil, limewash, salt, acid or staining from any source
   

• Newtonite provides long lasting protection.  Effective for the remaining life of the building

Damp, stained, blistered wall surfaces are a common problem and may have a number of causes

• A damp internal surface can occur from moisture rising from below ground level through old porous brickwork. This may be due to the original old damp course being damaged, breaking down through age, or displacement due to slight movement of the property over years. Also in many older buildings, the external ground level has over the years risen to above the original slate or felt damp course

• External walls exposed to driving rain may also allow a slow ingress of moisture to the internal surface. This will cause the decorative finish to become stained and discoloured as the damp will carry salts to the surface of the wall. Bubbling and blistering would often occur, together with extensive discolouration

• Walls of old buildings converted to domestic or office use may have been contaminated by salts, petroleum products, acids or lime, which does not show itself until the converted property is heated. This action may draw out the contamination which again will result in staining and discolouration

There are many solutions on the market that may be of assistance in overcoming the above problems. We at John Newton & Company, however, have been involved in remedial damp proofing products since 1937, and we are of the firm opinion that only a waterproof membrane placed between the new surface and the old contaminated surface will result in a permanent solution.

About Newtonite

Newtonite is one of the many products marketed by John Newton & Company, a renowned damp proofing specialist who have been serving the building industry from their location in South London for over 160 years. They were the first to introduce damp proof membranes into the United Kingdom as long ago as 1937. Their products include a full range of waterproofing and tanking materials and drainage products, which can be found on the main website www.newton-membranes.co.uk.

Newtonite damp proofing membrane is made from inherently stable, high density polyethylene, 0.3mm thick, formed into a pattern of raised studs. A polythene mesh is thermic welded to the surface on one side. The studs, 3mm high, face the wall and create channels which allow air to circulate freely behind the Newtonite. On the face, the mesh provides a rot proof key for the application of plasterboard or other materials by ‘dot and dab’ with bonding plaster. Alternatively, plasters or renders can be applied.  Newtonite is inert, with high pressure stability. It has a resistance compression of 80KN/m² and a breaking strength of over 600N/60mm. It is highly resistant to water, alkalies, saline solution, anorganic acids and is not affected by minerals. It is also resistant to bacteria, fungi and other small organisms. The material is clean and easy to handle. It can be cut with scissors or a sharp knife and working with Newtonite and its ancillary products present no health hazard.

Although there are undoubtedly many solutions on the market that may help to overcome these problems, we at John Newton & Company are of the firm opinion that only a waterproof membrane placed between the new surface and the old contaminated surface will result in a permanent solution for damp problems. 

• Newtonite damp proofing membrane is sold in rolls 10m x 1m (10m²)

• Newton Plugs are sold in bags of 160 (sufficient for one roll)

• Newton Mastic is sold in 0.38 litre tubes (3 tubes would be sufficient for one roll’s application)

• Newton Profile or Ventilation Strip is available in 2m lengths

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John Newton & Company
12 Verney Road
London SE16 3DH

Freephone: 0800 068 0122           Email Link        www.newton-membranes.co.uk

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