Damp Proofing
Rising damp is one of the main causes of damp in buildings occuring when water from the ground rises up into the fabric of the building through capillary attraction. We offer a full service to combat this issue, so if you think your property may be suffering from rising damp, get in touch and our experts will help you find right solution.
The damp proofing specialists
WHAT PROBLEMS ARE CAUSED BY RISING DAMP?
As well as being unsightly and spoiling decor, if left over a long period rising damp can cause more serious problems, such as:-
- Plaster Deterioration - Mineral salts within the brickwork can cause wall plaster to break down.
- Structural Timber Damage - Flooring timbers with ends bearing into damp walls can suffer from decay.
- Increased Energy Bills
- Damp walls can often mean poor heat retention, leading to higher heating costs.
UNSURE IF YOU HAVE RISING DAMP?
There are numerous forms of dampness that can affect a property, so to help you identify if the symptoms you are experiencing may be rising damp we have detailed below some of the most common signs:-
- Low level staining or tidemarks at the base of ground floor walls.
- Peeling paintwork or wallpaper.
- Formation of salts wall surfaces.
- Bubbling, crumbling or blown wall plaster.
- Decayed skirting boards.
How CAN WE HELP?
The most common rising damp treatment would be carried out by drilling a number of small holes around the affected walls and installing a high performance diffusion damp proofing cream. This is usually combined with the removal and replacement of affected wall plaster using a salt retardent plastering specification and isolation membranes if deemed necessary.
Our qualified, specialist surveyors assess and diagnose the cause of dampness issues on a daily basis, so if you think you may have rising damp in your property, contact us to arrange a free inspection.
Our qualified, specialist surveyors assess and diagnose the cause of dampness issues on a daily basis, so if you think you may have rising damp in your property, contact us to arrange a free inspection.
