Penetrating Damp is when moisture infiltrates your property and can be destructive.
The Preservation Company offers a specialised service to discover and eliminates sources of Penetrating Dampness. We employ a range of methods to stop the dampness, including surface treatments, specialist cavity drainage membranes and associated essential repairs.
What is Penetrating Damp and how does it occur?
Penetrating Dampness is the result of moisture, usually in the form of water, penetrating the walls, floors and ceilings, which can cause serious damage to the property. It occurs when water penetrates cracks and voids in the building’s structure, or when water is driven into the building by wind, rain or condensation.
Penetrating walls, floors and ceilings
Penetrating dampness occurs when water enters the building’s structure from the outside, or from an internal source. It can be caused by a number of different factors including leaking or broken pipes, poorly maintained roofs, poor drainage and inadequate weatherproofing.
A myriad of problems
When water penetrates a building it can cause a number of different problems that can be damaging to both your property’s structure and your health. It can cause damage to walls, floors, ceilings, furniture and structural timber whilst promoting mould growth and condensation.
Survey and solutions
If you suspect that you have a problem with penetrating dampness in your building, it is best to contact a specialist to undertake a survey and recommend solutions. The sooner you identify and address the issue, the better, as problems with dampness can quickly cause extensive damage if left untreated.
How do I identify Penetrating Damp
Sight
Penetrating Dampness often causes very clear areas of discolouration of your walls, floors or ceilings. In some cases, this will have a “blotchy” appearance.
Smell
Similar to other damp problems you may notice a general musty smell in the air. This can indicate that the moisture levels are high and that the dampness is a problem.
Touch
Identifying by touch is as simple as placing your hand on the wall, floor or ceiling and feeling for dampness. Other indicators can be the flaking or peeling of paint when you brush your hand over the area.
What does Penetrating Damp look like?
The most common signs of penetrating dampness are staining, discolouration, or bubbling of paint or wallpaper, as well as mould or mildew growth. Musty odours, a feeling of dampness in the air, and the presence of insects such as silverfish or woodlice can all be signs of dampness
Bossed wall harling (roughcast) allows rainwater to enter the building fabric and cause penetrating damp and decay possibilities.
Penetrating dampness in line with the former chimney flue.
Keep the external maintenance up, or you may see damage on your ceiling like this.
How we help with Penetrating Damp
1. A professional health check
Our highly-experienced surveyors will perform a health check on your property to establish the cause. We’ll do a thorough inspection of your home, looking at the walls, ceilings, and floors as well as giving general observation on plumbing and drainage systems.
2. Damp proofing
We’ll then install a damp-proof course, this may be a physical barrier, such as a cavity drainage membrane or where appropriate a chemical treatment.
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Mrs Leslie
We are very happy with the work. Sandy was very helpful and explained clearly what needed to be done. The work was booked and completed promptly. The room was left tidy and clean. Thank you very much.
Mrs Leslie EdinburghMrs D Todd
We were very happy with the service. Gail was always available on the phone and the chap who did the work was very polite and efficient, considerate of our property and belongings, and even tidied up after himself. We were most impressed and would definitely use the Preservation Company again.
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