Rising Damp Solution
Freezteq Original
Freezteq Original comprises of a pre-packed solution, containing active ingredients, which is frozen before use.
Once holes have been drilled into the mortar line of the wall the frozen sticks are inserted directly into them. This methodology is the most direct way of tackling the damp head-on, targeting the major pathways for rising damp.
Description
The product is extremely effective, because of the manner in which it slowly disperses the active chemicals throughout the capillaries. The Freezteq Original stick, with its unique frozen application methodology, offers so many advantages over other competing products.
Technical Advantages
- It is non-pressurized – this limits the potential damage that some pressurized systems can create.
- Easy to quantify the exact amount required to treat a wall.
- Using the same medium to carry the active ingredients, namely water, it targets exactly where the problem is.
- Still allows the structure to breathe as normal.
Practical Advantages
- Simple and quick application.
- External or internal application.
- Versatile- can treat a variety of masonry types and wall widths.
- No specialist equipment needed.
- Odourless.
- Non- flammable.
Installation of Freezteq Original
For guidance on how to install the Freezteq Original, please see the installation video below, for detailed instructions please download the full installation guide.
IMPORTANT: Following the application of Freezteq Original, moisture and salts above the Freezteq treatment line will still remain within the wall. These will want to come out of the structure with time, and so careful consideration has to be made on how and when to apply finishing layers.
The Freezteq Damp Proofing System includes a comprehensive range of breathable renders designed to reinstate internal finishes and allow the masonry to breathe.
Learn more about our render solutions here: Freezteq Breathable Render System.
Watch our Freezteq Original installation video
Please note: This information is for general guidance only. It does not constitute as a detailed guide for a specific application. Due to the unique circumstances of every site, each installation must be assessed on a project-by-project basis as there may be many variables to consider. Independent professional advice should be sought on each installation. The information is to the best of Manorteq Ltd.’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable of the date indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability, or completeness.
FAQ’s
Freezteq Original is a damp proofing system for existing structures, consisting of pre-packed frozen sticks containing active ingredients. These are inserted into drilled holes in the mortar line, where they gently release the active components to treat rising damp within the masonry.
Once installed, the frozen sticks slowly thaw and disperse active chemicals through the capillary structure of the masonry. This process prevents capillary action and creates a long-term barrier against rising damp.
Freezing the product allows for precise placement and a controlled release of the active ingredients. It ensures a direct and gradual release of the treatment into the wall once installed, improving accuracy and effectiveness, whist minimising any damage to the parent structure.
Freezteq Original offers several technical and practical benefits, including:
- Non-pressurised application, reducing risk of wall damage
- Accurate dosage control for each installation
- Uses water as a natural delivery medium
- Allows the structure to remain breathable
- Simple and fast installation process
- No specialist equipment required
- Odourless and non-flammable
The system is suitable for a wide range of masonry structures, including:
- Solid brick walls
- Stone masonry
- Mixed masonry construction
- Varying wall thicknesses
It can be used in both residential and commercial buildings.
Yes, either or both. The system can be installed from either the internal or external side of the wall, depending on access and site conditions.
No, specialist injection pumps or machinery are not required. A masonry drill is sufficient for installation, making it a simple and practical solution for contractors.
Installation is relatively quick. It involves drilling holes along the mortar line, inserting the frozen Freezteq Original, and allowing them to thaw naturally within the wall structure.
No, Freezteq Original stops further rising damp, but existing moisture and salts within the wall will take time to dissipate naturally. Drying time depends on wall thickness, materials, and environmental conditions.
Moisture and salts above the treatment line will remain in the wall and must be managed carefully. Breathable finishing systems should be used to allow natural drying and prevent trapped moisture.
Manorteq recommends the use of the Freezteq Breathable Render System for reinstating internal finishes.
Yes. Because it is non-pressurised and minimally invasive, Freezteq Original is suitable for historic and sensitive structures where traditional damp proofing methods may not be appropriate.
Yes. Freezteq Original allows the masonry to maintain its natural breathability, which is essential for long-term moisture management and structural health.
Yes. The product is odourless and non-flammable. When installed correctly according to guidelines, it is safe for use in both occupied and unoccupied buildings.
Yes, when used in conjunction with Manorteq mortars when waterproofing a basement, Freezteq Original can be used to terminate moisture creep into other elements of the structure.
No, in fact when Manorteq mortars are used to prevent water ingress into the basement, Freezteq Original is ideally used just above ground level to prevent moisture rising.
Prior to the installation of the Manorteq mortars may not have been present. However once the basement has been waterproofed, the below ground masonry wall can become saturated and therefore rising damp can occur as the only passage left for the water to “breathe” is via capillary action.