Feel good to be in safe hands.

Feel good to be in safe hands.

A warm welcome to ISOTEC Mallorca! With over 20 years experience and approx. 70,000 projects, the ISOTEC Group is counted among the most successful European companies on the renovation market. An extraordinary specialist knowledge in the field of damp and mould damage, continual research and their very own patents have allowed the name ISOTEC to become a synonym for high quality, reliability and customer orientation. For over 10 years, ISOTEC has been successfully renovating properties in Mallorca and can draw on an extraordinary wealth of experience and numerous references. On the following pages we would like to illustrate to you the causes and consequences of structural damage and to clearly explain our ISOTEC system solutions. To do this it is important for us to show with which procedures ISOTEC systematically determines causes and permanently repairs damp and mould damage to the highest levels of quality. Of course the best thing is not to have structural damage to your home in the first place. So we recommend meeting with your ISOTEC consultant right from the planning stage of a property or before the start of planned renovations. This way the use of correct and co-ordinated construction materials avoids a great deal of trouble, saving you time and money. We are happy to advise you without any obligation. Best wishes, Daniel Gingerich Managing Director, ISOTEC Mallorca

Contents Chapter Title Page 1 ISOTEC Damage analysis / Expert report 03 2 ISOTEC Waterproofing procedure 04/ 05 3 ISOTEC Drainage / Damp damage 06 4 ISOTEC Mould damage renovation 07 5 ISOTEC Insulation / Indoor climate 08 6 ISOTEC Water damage repair 09 7 ISOTEC Damage prevention 10 8 ISOTEC Reference property Mallorca 11

Damage analysis / Expert report So that construction damage never takes hold again, it is our aim to find individual and customised solutions for your property. Damage analysis Those wanting materially and permanently to repair structural damage must know the causes. So a detailed and comprehensive structural condition analysis forms the basis of any renovation. Using this analysis it is decided which procedures are to be used in order to remove the damage permanently If the significance of this damage analysis is underestimated, there is a danger that the damage will recur after a certain time and the question of renovation will again arise So ISOTEC places particular value on the extensive structural condition analysis and the individualised preparation of a renovation concept for the customer. Here it is important to us to involve you in our renovation concept. Some works cannot be postponed, while others can be allowed a later deadline. We integrate you and your wishes (scope and timeframe) into our planning. Mildew analysis and diagnosis Overview of all steps: Meeting at customer location Locating of the damage using modern analysis devices and check lists Damage documentation (photos & text) Preparation of an individual renovation proposal (inc. timetable) Renovation by trained ISOTEC employees Various mould cultures ISOTEC 3

Waterproofing procedure Professional waterproofing avoids trouble because waterproofing is the coat of a building. It keeps the building effectively and permanently dry. Whether on the terrace, on the wall or within the brickwork - a secure waterproofing system is indispensible if you wish to protect your home from damp and mould damage. Leaks start off harmlessly because flaking plaster is generally not regarded as dangerous. But the waterproofing is losing its effectiveness and deterioration of the structure is beginning. Peeling plaster on exterior facades In Mallorca, damp rising from the ground frequently presents a problem. Also, fissures in concrete, insufficient insulation or un-coordinated construction materials are often causes of structural damage. When symptoms of damp arise it is not enough simply to wipe them away, paint over mould stains or ventilate musty smells. Renovation is urgently required! Horizontal barrier Depending on the type of damage, different ISOTEC waterproofing procedures are used, for example the so-called dampproof course. The ISOTEC Damp-Proof Course permanently removes horizontally rising damp. This procedure, developed and patented by ISOTEC itself, places bore channels in damp brickwork and injects liquidised special paraffin into the brickwork. There it hardens and forms an approx 15 cm strong, watertight barrier layer, which henceforth prevents any damp. Pressing water from the side also presents Mould formation through thermal bridge ISOTEC 4

The ISOTEC climate plate guarantees a comfortable indoor climate that makes damp or even mould impossible. Laterally penetrating moisture If cracks through which water can penetrate the building appear in floorboards or in concrete structural components, crack grouting with water-impermeable artificial resin provides a solution. a risk to a house. This laterally penetrating damp can enter the structure from groundwater or seepage water. Here only waterproofing of the exterior walls (exterior waterproofing) helps; this is where the brickwork is exposed, cleaned and coated with a special layer that prevents damp. If the external wall is not accessible, the interior walls can be waterproofed instead (interior waterproofing). A very successful procedure in the field of insulation and thermal insulation of living areas is the use of ISOTEC climate plates. These are mounted onto the waterproofed wall surface and offer double protection: insulation against damp and thermal insulation against heat or cold. Cracks in brickwork Whichever type of damp damage is affecting you, ISOTEC is your specialist in the renovation of structural damage. An overview of the advantages: Lasting damp protection from the inside Flexible sealing materials Guaranteed renovation success - lasting protection Better living conditions Property retains its value ISOTEC climate plate ISOTEC 5

Drainage / Damp damage Damp and warmth are ideal breeding grounds for mildew, which appear after only 14 days. Rapid drying of damp walls, floors and insulation should therefore take first priority. This is particularly the case for soaked damp courses lying beneath the screed. Damp cannot dry out by itself there; the massive screed layer over the insulation makes this impossible. the air, which then flows under the screed via the screed seems into any hollows and dries out the damp under the screed in several phases. The ISOTEC drying system reliably removes any damp from the damp course. Regular control measurements subsequently give information about the drying process. Damp floor ISOTEC drying plant Prompt drying is only possible with technical support. ISOTEC offers sophisticated and safe drying procedures that make affected rooms quickly rehabitable. This is effected for example using a drying plant with which air is sucked in via hoses from the soaked sacreed damp course. Within the framework of this technical drying, condenser dryers warm and dry An overview of the advantages: Rapid and safe drying Preservation of the floor covering Restoration of the sound-proofing, thermal insulation and insulation functions Precautionary measures to prevent mould or bacteria growth Prevention of mould spore dissemination Healthier and safer ISOTEC 6

Mould damage renovation There are many reasons for mould in buildings. Often insufficient or faulty waterproofing against damp is the cause. Characteristic of this are black marks and a musty smell. Mildew in living areas is not something to trifle with but is hazardous to health, provoking allergies and respiratory diseases. As a short-term immediate measure, special air purification devices are deployed that minimise the hazardous mould spores and the musty smell in the room. In order to prevent the dissemination of the spores into unaffected living areas, the affected area is sealed off and dust-proofed from the unaffected areas. Within the framework of the renovation, the mould-affected walls and plaster are removed and the contaminated material disposed of. Then the renovation area is disinfected. Only then can the brickwork be thermally insulated on the inside with ISOTEC climate plates. Mould damage Cases of mould require immediate treatment. Before renovation actually takes place, an exact analysis of the causes of mould is of vital importance as this is a prerequisite for the lasting success of renovation. Advantages of the ISOTEC renovation methods: Rapid improvement of the living situation No dissemination of mould spores Lasting renovation success Healthier and safer Better living conditions Rising damp Waterproofing of the affected area ISOTEC 7

Insulation / Indoor climate Insufficient thermal insulation costs valuable energy and can lead to condensation and cases of mould. ISOTEC internal insulation raises the thermal insulation properties of the brickwork and prevents the formation of condensation and mould. The indoor climate is determined by a variety of factors, for example by humidity. Our ambient air can hold moisture as humidity only up to the socalled dew point. If further moisture is added and the dew point is exceeded, the humidity is deposited at the coldest point of the room in the form of condensation. Cold points in a room are ceilings and balconies or concrete pillars; structural components that have direct contact with the outside air. So thermal insulation is always recommended on cold structural components. An overview of the advantages: Faulty insulation It supports a healthy living climate and reduces your energy costs. So even in Mallorca, where certainly historically no good insulation has been installed, the older buildings often have insufficient thermal insulation in their exterior walls. In this case only insulating the affected walls with extensive subsequent thermal insulation helps. Here it is irrelevant whether the thermal insulation is effected on the room interior side or on the exterior wall. In both cases, energy needs are reduced and a better indoor climate is created. Energy savings through thermal insulation Rapid use as a living area Healthy indoor climate & environmentally friendly Protection from condensation & mould Property price increase Damp damage ISOTEC 8

Water damage repair Water finds its way and often it takes quite a while for water damage to become visible. But this is not the case with pipe damage. Here a great deal of water penetrates a building in a relatively short time. And the younger a building is, the more complex its invisible water supply network. So under floor heating, en-suite bathrooms or saunas require additional pipe work, which raises the damage potential of any possible water damage. Modern screed constructions swim on the floor boards. Damp can reach under the screed unchecked and penetrate the damp course. The massive screed layer over the damp course prevents this moisture from drying out without outside help. Once water has reached inside a wall, beneath screed or under a terrace, quick action is required. This is because microbiological growth of bacteria and mildew in and on the affected construction materials starts after 10 to 14 days. So the moisture content in the affected walls and floors should be reduced again to a normal level as quickly as possible. This is possible using technical drying procedures. This is the only way to avoid cases of mildew and prevent other damage. Faulty pipe work Advantages at a glance: Rapid and safe drying Preservation of the floor covering possible Insulation of the screed damp course is restored Dissemination of mould spores prevented Healthier and safer Terrace damage ISOTEC 9

Damage prevention Involve your ISOTEC specialist consultant directly in the planning phase of your newbuild or conversion. With the help of your ideas and plans we will work on the project collaboratively and agree the application of correct and co-ordinating construction materials. In the framework of this damage prevention, later nasty surprises can be avoided and you save yourself a great deal of trouble, time and money. At this point we would like to bring home to you the significance of damage prevention with the help of some structural damage typical for Mallorca: Damp rising from the ground through lack of damp course Damp and poor air in rooms through insufficient insulation of the brickwork Mould damage on cold structural components through poor insulation Therefore eliminate any type of structural damage right from the start. With us you are in safe hands, because the name ISOTEC stands for high quality, reliability and customer orientation. We are happy to advise you and without obligation. ISOTEC 10

Reference properties on Mallorca Location: Son Vida Client: Private ISOTEC-Horizontal barrier ISOTEC-Interior waterproofing ISOTEC-Climate plates ISOTEC-Pool sealing Location: Canyamel Client: Private ISOTEC-Terrace and Flatroof renovation Location: Cala D Or Client: Private ISOTEC-Facade cladding ISOTEC-Renovation plaster ISOTEC-Horizontal barrier Location: Puerto Andratx Client: Private ISOTEC-Interior waterproofing ISOTEC11

Publisher: ISOTEC Mallorca B.W.Z. Spanien S.L. Mar Mediterráneo, 42 E-07180 Santa Ponsa Tel.: (+34) 971 699 123 Fax: (+34) 971 698 901 E-Mail: info@isotec-mallorca.es www.isotec-mallorca.es All information, procedures and illustrations included in this brochure have been compiled to the best of our knowledge and tested with great care. Errors cannot however be ruled out. For this reason the information in this brochure is not covered by any liability or guarantee of any kind. As a result, author and publisher accept no legal responsibility and will not accept any consequential or other liability that arises in any way from the use of this information or parts thereof. All rights reserved. Reprinting, electronic storage (also by scanning), reproduction, allowing download by a third party e.g. by inclusion in a website, etc and electronic sending via networks are only allowed with express permission and with citing of the source. ISOTEC 12

. ISOTEC Damage analysis / Expert s report. ISOTEC Sealing treatment systems. ISOTEC Drainage / Damp damages. ISOTEC Mould treatment system. ISOTEC Insulation / Atmospheric environment. ISOTEC Water damage repair. ISOTEC Damage prevention. ISOTEC Horizontal barrier ISOTEC Mallorca. Mar Mediterráneo nº 42, Santa Ponsa Tel.: 0034-971 699 123. Fax: 0034-971 698 901 info@isotec-mallorca.es. www.isotec-mallorca.es