Damp Fixing

Damp Proofing is a general term used to describe methods and treatments of controlling moisture that has built up within walls and floors into the interior of the property. It is important to have damp proofing specialists to tackle your damp problem, from the failure of a damp proof course (DPC) to high levels of water ingress and every other type of dampness in between. Damp can occur for a number of reasons but it is typically as a result of a failing damp proof course (DPC), poor ventilation or poor property maintenance. Compared to modern buildings, older housing was not specifically designed to stop damp problems by preventing the excess build-up of moisture. The reason for this is that older properties were built entirely from permeable materials with no attempt at damp proofing, unlike the construction of modern buildings. 

 

How To Treat Damp Walls Internally And Externally?

Damp walls in and around the house are a big problem facing homeowners. It is important to find the source of the problem and treat it as soon as possible. There are many different types of dampness, meaning the way to treat damp on walls differs too. Damp patches on the internal walls of your home can be a real pain as they are not only visually unappealing to look at but also the moisture and dampness on walls can cause mould. Mould can have implications for your health, especially for sufferers of asthma and allergies. Having cold damp internal walls can also make your room feel colder and more uncomfortable to occupy.

How To Treat Damp Plaster?

Just like with any damp problem identifying the source of the problem is the key to dealing with damp plaster. Damp plaster can occur for a number of reasons: condensation, penetrating damp or rising damp. Once you have dealt with the source of moisture then it is then when replastering will need to be undertaken.

It is important to note that underneath the damp plaster there could be further problems caused by damp such as wood rot which are undetectable on the plaster surface. This is why we would recommend having a highly qualified surveyor carry out a survey to make there are no underlying problems.

If rising damp is causing the issue, then the surveyor will instruct that a damp proof course is installed prior to the replastering of the walls to protect against damp. This is where damp proof plaster can help.