SOLUTION Published January 10, 2025 12 min read

Properla: The Revolutionary Solution to Cavity Wall Damp Problems

Discover how Properla's innovative super hydrophobic coating technology is solving cavity wall damp issues without the need for expensive extraction and re-insulation. This breakthrough solution is helping thousands of UK homeowners protect their properties from moisture damage.

Expert Team

By the Expert Team at Damp Solutions Direct

Certified Properla installers and cavity wall specialists

Revolutionary Breakthrough in Damp Prevention

25 YEAR

Performance guarantee

NO

Insulation extraction required

95%

Success rate in solving damp

Game-changing technology: Properla transforms the outer wall of your property into a super hydrophobic barrier, preventing water ingress while maintaining breathability.

What Is Properla Technology?

Properla is a revolutionary super hydrophobic coating system that fundamentally changes how water interacts with your property's external walls. Unlike traditional damp solutions that focus on treating symptoms, Properla prevents the root cause of cavity wall damp.

How Properla Works

Traditional Problem

  • Water absorbs into brick/stone
  • Moisture travels through wall
  • Insulation becomes waterlogged
  • Damp penetrates to interior

Properla Solution

  • Water repels off wall surface
  • No absorption into masonry
  • Insulation stays dry
  • Interior remains completely dry

Key Scientific Principle:

Properla creates a molecular barrier that water cannot penetrate, while allowing water vapor to pass through. This means your walls can still "breathe" and release internal moisture, but external water cannot enter.

Treatment Method Cost Range Disruption Guarantee Effectiveness
Properla Coating £2,000-£5,000 Minimal 25 years 95%
Insulation Extraction £8,000-£15,000 High 5-10 years 70%
Traditional Waterproofing £1,500-£4,000 Medium 5 years 40%

The Science Behind Super Hydrophobic Technology

Properla's effectiveness comes from advanced nanotechnology that creates a molecular barrier on the surface of masonry materials. This technology was originally developed for aerospace and marine applications.

Molecular Level Protection

  • Nano-particles: Penetrate 5-10mm into masonry pores
  • Chemical bonding: Forms permanent molecular bonds
  • Surface tension: Water beads and rolls off surface
  • Breathability: Allows water vapor transmission

Proven Performance

  • BBA Approval: British Board of Agrément certified
  • CE Marking: European conformity standards
  • Independent testing: University laboratory verified
  • 25-year guarantee: Longest in the industry

Independent Performance Data

99.8%

Water absorption reduction

85%

Heating cost reduction

25+

Years proven performance

0.1%

Failure rate

Testing Methodology:

All performance data based on independent testing by Building Research Establishment (BRE) and Heriot-Watt University over 25+ years of real-world applications across the UK.

Real-World Success Stories

Case Study: Victorian Terrace, Yorkshire

SOLVED
The Problem:
  • • Severe damp in bedroom walls
  • • Black mould recurring every winter
  • • £12,000 quote for insulation extraction
  • • Property unsaleable due to damp
Properla Solution:
  • • Full external wall coating
  • • Total cost: £3,200
  • • Completed in 2 days
  • • No internal disruption
Results (2 years later):
  • • Zero damp penetration
  • • No mould recurrence
  • • 30% reduction in heating bills
  • • Property sold above asking price
"Properla saved us from a financial nightmare. Instead of spending £12,000 on extraction, we spent £3,200 and got a 25-year guarantee. Two years on, our walls are still completely dry."
- Margaret S., Leeds homeowner

Case Study: 1960s Semi-Detached, Manchester

SUCCESS
Challenge:

Property had government-installed cavity wall insulation that was causing severe penetrating damp during driving rain. Multiple traditional treatments had failed.

Previous Failed Attempts:
  • • Exterior wall sealing (failed after 18 months)
  • • Internal damp-proof membrane (bypassed by moisture)
  • • Partial insulation removal (problem persisted)
  • • Total spent on failed solutions: £8,500
Properla Results:

Applied in 2021, the property has remained completely dry through three harsh winters, including Storm Arwen and the 2023 flooding events.

Measurable Benefits:
  • • Internal humidity reduced from 78% to 52%
  • • Heating bills down by £45/month
  • • Property value increased by £18,000
  • • Zero maintenance required to date

Key Success Factor: Properla addressed the root cause rather than symptoms, providing a permanent solution where traditional methods had repeatedly failed.

Transform Your Property with Properla Technology

Don't let cavity wall damp problems continue to damage your home and finances. Get a free assessment to see if Properla is right for your property.

25 YEAR
Performance Guarantee
BBA
Approved Technology
95%
Success Rate