Professional Damp and Timber Training
In association with Building Preservation Industries (BPI)
Develop Your Knowledge. Survey with Greater Confidence.
Practical training for contractors, surveyors, builders and property professionals
Preservation Shop is pleased to work with Building Preservation Industries (BPI), our specialist training partner for professional damp, timber and building preservation training.
BPI provides practical training for contractors, surveyors, builders and property professionals who want to improve their understanding of moisture-related defects and make better-informed decisions when investigating buildings.
Whether you already carry out damp and timber surveys or want to develop the knowledge needed to move into this area of the industry, the BPI Surveyor Training Course provides a structured introduction to diagnosis, investigation and treatment specification.
BPI Surveyor Training Course #1 - Damp and Timber Diagnosis for Property Professionals
Course Summary
Correctly diagnosing damp is not always straightforward. High moisture readings or visible deterioration do not, by themselves, explain the underlying cause of a problem.
The BPI Surveyor Training Course helps attendees understand how to investigate common building moisture problems and distinguish between issues such as:
- Rising damp
- Penetrating damp
- Condensation
- Timber decay
- Moisture caused by building defects
- Problems created by unsuitable materials or previous treatments
The course also examines the appropriate use of moisture meters, common surveying mistakes and the principles involved in specifying suitable remedial systems.
Who Is the Course For?
Correctly diagnosing damp is not always straightforward. High moisture readings or visible deterioration do not, by themselves, explain the underlying cause of a problem.
The BPI Surveyor Training Course helps attendees understand how to investigate common building moisture problems and distinguish between issues such as:
- Rising damp
- Penetrating damp
- Condensation
- Timber decay
- Moisture caused by building defects
- Problems created by unsuitable materials or previous treatments
The course also examines the appropriate use of moisture meters, common surveying mistakes and the principles involved in specifying suitable remedial systems.
What Will You Learn?
Subjects covered include:
- The common causes of damp in buildings
- How to differentiate between rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation
- How building defects contribute to moisture problems
- Appropriate use and limitations of moisture meters
- Common mistakes made during damp and timber surveys
- How to approach an investigation methodically
- Principles of treatment specification
- The BPI systems approach to building preservation
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Onsite and Online Training
BPI offers both onsite and online course options, subject to the dates currently available.
Onsite courses take place at BPI’s training premises in Cramlington, Northumberland. Online courses are delivered virtually, allowing attendees from across the UK to participate.
Course availability, prices, formats and booking arrangements are managed directly by Building Preservation Industries.
Why Preservation Shop Recommends Professional Training
Using suitable products is only one part of a successful remedial project.
Accurate diagnosis, appropriate preparation and correct specification are equally important. Professional training can help contractors reduce avoidable errors, explain their recommendations more confidently and select systems that are appropriate for the building and the defect identified.
Preservation Shop supplies products and materials for damp proofing, timber treatment, basement waterproofing, structural repair and condensation control. BPI complements this by providing specialist training, technical systems and professional development for people working within the building preservation industry.
About Building Preservation Industries
Building Preservation Industries provides professional systems, technical guidance and training for the damp-proofing, timber-treatment, structural-repair and waterproofing sectors.
Training enquiries, course administration and bookings are handled directly by BPI.
Visit the BPI website for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the course delivered by Preservation Shop?
No. The course is delivered and administered by Building Preservation Industries, Preservation Shop’s specialist training partner.
Where does the onsite course take place?
Onsite courses are held at BPI’s premises in Cramlington, Northumberland. Please check the individual course information for the full address and joining details.
Is online training available?
BPI offers virtual course options when online dates are scheduled. Current availability is shown on the BPI course page.
How do I book?
Bookings are made directly through the Building Preservation Industries website.
Can I contact Preservation Shop to book?
Preservation Shop can make you aware of the training, but course bookings, payments and training enquiries should be made directly via the Building Preservation Industries website.
Training is provided, administered and invoiced by Building Preservation Industries. Preservation Shop promotes BPI as its specialist training partner but does not deliver the course.