Damp Proofing Specialists Thornton on Hough
Are you experiencing problems with damp in your property? Perhaps you have detected an unusual smell? Maybe some mould or dark patches appearing in the corners? We are here to help!
Different types of damp
- Rising Damp: Typically rises from the ground upwards, usually indicating a compromised DPC, or outside ground levels that are too high surrounding the property
- Penetrating Damp: Moisture penetrating from the outside and making its way inside
- Condensation Damp: Excessive humidity in areas such as bathrooms or bedrooms where there is no adequate means to ventilate the moisture from the room
Damp proofing identifies and remedies damp within walls. The work encompasses rising damp through a fresh chemical damp proof course (DPC) injection, penetrating damp caused by faulty walls or pointing, and condensation and mould management.
Should it be rising damp, reducing the outside ground level can prove highly beneficial, as it ought to sit at least 150mm beneath the internal floor level. In particular situations where this proves impractical, the installation of land drainage, french gravel drains and wrapping the lower section of the external wall is advised (tanking).
Treatment generally involves fitting the DPC, removing affected plaster and re plastering using salt retardant render, and tackling the root cause of the damp.
Alongside our damp proofing services in Thornton on Hough, we provide solutions for brickwork repairs, external wall rendering and more.
Arrange a complimentary damp proofing assessment today in Thornton on Hough by contacting our team on 0800 161 5815.
