Effective Damp Proofing Solutions
Damp problems can cause significant damage to your property and pose health risks to its occupants.
Addressing damp effectively requires understanding its cause and selecting the right solution.
At Mould Can Kill, we offer a range of professional damp proofing solutions to protect your home and ensure a healthy living environment.
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Understanding Damp
Damp occurs when excess moisture builds up in a property.
It can arise from a variety of sources, including poor ventilation, leaking pipes, rising groundwater, or damaged walls.
Damp not only damages your home but also creates an environment where mould and mildew can thrive, potentially impacting your health.
Itis very important that damp issues are resolved immediately to protect your home and your family.
identifying what type of damp
common types of damp
- Rising Damp Rising damp is caused by moisture traveling up through the ground into walls, it is the most misdiagnosed type of damp
- Penetrating Damp Penetrating damp happens when water enters a building through external walls, roofs, or windows. This is often due to structural issues like cracks, faulty guttering, or damaged brickwork.
- Condensation Condensation is the most common type of damp, caused by poor ventilation and high humidity levels. It often appears as water droplets on windows and walls and can lead to mould growth if not addressed.
In addition, other common issues include the bridging of the damp proof course (DPC), where external ground levels are raised above the DPC, allowing moisture to bypass it. Plaster extending down to solid floor levels can also lead to moisture wicking up the walls. Blocked air bricks, essential for ventilation, can exacerbate damp problems by trapping moisture within the structure.
We offer a range of solutions to tackle each type of damp.
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