Do you suspect that your property has rising damp problems? Also known as salt damp, it can be caused by a number of things. Most commonly, rising damp will occur as a result of a damaged damp proof course (also known as a DPC), poor sub floor ventilation or poor drainage. Obstructions in the sub floor can also cause result in damaged structures, which can result in high repair charges. To avoid this and to ensure the value of your property does not depreciate, take the appropriate steps to get rising damp treatment completed. When you consider the fact that rising damp has the potential to affect buildings of all ages, shapes and sizes, it is well worth learning the facts.
How is Rising Damp Detected and What are the Risks?
Rising damp, also known as structural damp, will severely affect the foundations of a property if the problem is not dealt with in a timely manner. When unwanted moisture makes its way into the timbers beneath the home, whether it is as a result of outside moisture intrusion or condensation, health effects can be serious. Detected by rotting wood and termite infestations, it can be treated with sub floor ventilation, also known as damp proofing. Respiratory conditions, such as coughing and wheezing, are two symptoms of the health risks associated with moisture build-up.
What Happens During the Rising Damp Treatment Process?
Techniques have advanced over the years and now, many different instruments and tools are used to treat rising damp. The process will begin with an investigation for the diagnosis of damp. Once detected, surveyors will consider the extent of the damp problems before choosing the appropriate technique. In order to reduce humidity and prevent water penetration from occurring in the future, the rising damp specialist will determine if the damp has occurred in the brickwork, mortar or timber, before using a dehumidifier or damp floor under ventilation system. Experts will begin by extracting the damp and will then fit a range of mechanical ventilation systems.
Tips for Finding a Specialists
Approximately 30 percent of homes are damp, therefore you won’t have trouble finding a specialist who can help with the job. Ideally, you should browse at least 10 specialists in the area and compare experience, services and quotes prior to making a decision. Always get a written guarantee and read reviews ahead of signing anything.
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