Is your house affected by damp? Have you tried figuring out the underlying causes and what effects it? How do you get rid of it? How do you stop it? Don’t worry, Atlantis Property Preservation can help.
Damp is often said to be a ‘silent demon’ that not only spoils the home décor, but destroys your enjoyment of living in a space that is affected by it.
The moment you spot damp inside the house, it is important to seek a treatment program and prevention measures. This could be a blend of proper ventilation, appropriate heating , damp-proof techniques and general property maintenance.
Prior to alleviating the issue, it is important that we identify the kind of damp that has wreaked havoc. The following are the main types of damp that you may see, and the ways to deal with them.
How to prevent rising damp in home:
You are most likely to see this when moisture at the ground level outside the house starts soaking inside the buildings and then rises up through walls. Some tell-tale signs include wallpapers or paint peeling up to around a meter high. The tale tale salt band is also a key indicator of rising damp in your home. Installing a new damp-proof course is a solid way of protecting your property from this type of damp to build up.
Ways to deal with condensation:
Condensation is a common occurrence where moisture laden air is trapped within your property. Where ventilation is inadequate, the moisture can not escape and condenses. This condensation can lead to unhealthy black mould growth and it is important to contact us for the right diagnosis and solution. Improving ventilation is critical to reducing condensation. Atlantis Property Preservation offer number of solutions, depending on your individual needs.
How to tackle penetrating damp:
Penetrating damp is where internal plaster work gets spoiled due to water penetrating externally, for example due to high external ground floor levels or brickwork and pointing being in poor condition. Internal leaks are also common. The best way to treat this situation is to maintain one’s home regularly and repair it inside out periodically. Older properties, of single brick construction or stone walls are frequently impacted. We can provide solutions to guarantee internal walls that are free of decorative spoiling.
No matter how you try to fix up damp related issues, always make it a point to hire damp proofing experts for the work. Using the services of inept people will only hamper chances of minimizing damp. Unfortunately, we are often required to carry out remedial works that have not been completed by a specialised damp firm.
