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To begin, determine the kind of damp you’re facing before considering insulation and damp proofing. Two primary types exist: rising damp and penetrating damp.
Inspect your home to determine if a damp proof course has been installed. Salts may appear on the wall’s interior if there is no damp proof course that has been bridged correctly. If there is no barrier to rising damp, these salts form a powdery crystallisation that can be seen on the plaster. Generally, the plaster must be taken off and a new damp proof course built.
Condensation or penetrating damp may produce black mould and mildew patches, as well as a musty odour. To remedy the situation, improved ventilation is one option, although damp proofing the outside walls is a much more effective solution.
Broken or missing mortar joints in external walls, damaged stone window sills, inadequate sealant around doors and windows, and poorly maintained wooden doors and windows can all contribute to internal dampness.
A modest plumbing leak can cause a pronounced damp patch; the water escaping may be slight but it is typically persistent and focused in one place. As the heavy, repeated wetness is too much for the area to evaporate, the extra moisture seeps into adjacent areas.
A sodden area in your residence or garden may be the consequence of inadequate guttering. Gutters are a potential source of moisture, particularly if much of the system is clogged with debris, grime, and dirt.
Dampproofing your walls safeguards your residence from moisture and the damage that comes with it. Exterior walls constructed of concrete, bricks, and other similar materials are porous; thus, if left untreated, they will draw in moisture.
External walls need to be moisture-proof for a reason: mould and dampness can be hazardous to your health. When exposed to water, your exterior walls are at risk. Rain is the usual source of water, but it may also come from elsewhere. Water can penetrate masonry, migrating inwardly through the cracks in the bricks.
If it rains continuously, your walls may stay damp with no opportunity to dry, and this significantly reduces the heat conductivity of your home.
The pointing and brickwork cracks of your walls affect their overall water absorbency. Areas absorb moisture differently, some more than others; the penetrating wetness then leads to damp patches.
Salt leaching from brickwork can be found in moist areas, erupting through paintwork and causing plaster to blow apart. Additionally, walls displaying cold patches are indicative of dampness. In cold climates, moisture from the indoor air is more likely to condense, resulting in the loss of three times as much heat as the wall next to it. This makes the walls increasingly moist, just like “the rich getting richer”.
In winter, water penetrates the brickwork and causes cracks to form on the exterior walls. This ze-thaw cycle allows more water to enter, worsening the condition with each day. Also, mould can grow on the outside walls, detracting from the property’s aesthetic appeal.
Our skilled professionals will assess your walls, clean them, address any cracks that let in moisture, fix the render if needed, then apply an exterior wall coating – all before applying the paint. Installing wall insulation will help to resolve your existing damp problem and prevent further dampness.
Before applying the standard coating, the wall surface needs priming. This creates a secure bond between the surface and the substrate, as well as a durable finish. The exterior wall coating application includes a protective wall coating in a range of colours and textures. We’ll use industrial machinery for a superior finish. For more advice on improving your home’s exterior, call **0208 0162508** or get in touch today!
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It is essential to apply exterior wall coatings as brick walls are not waterproof. Not only do modern dwellings utilise cavity walls and impermeable materials, but they cannot entirely prevent penetrating damp caused by external water sources. If this moisture and humidity are not kept in check, it will cause damage to brick walls, as well as the growth of black mould inside the home.
Water-repellent creams penetrate deeply into bricks and stone, forming a thick, reliable protective coating. Chemical ingredients in the cream force water to form beads and create an invisible barrier that prevents penetration. Moreover, the cream enables walls to ‘breathe’ by evaporating trapped moisture, allowing exposed brickwork to retain its appearance and stay dry.
Prior to waterproofing, we mustn’t forget the source of penetrating damp. Before commencing brick waterproofing, all cracks, crumbling mortar, and faults must be fixed. Waterproof cream is one choice of external wall coatings. It can only be applied to the walls once the building structure has been repaired. This forms an invisible barrier between the outer layer and external moisture, shielding the building from pollution, frost, and rainfall.
The cost of treating, repairing and damp proofing depends on several elements, such as the size of the structure, its design, the kind of dampness and the materials used.
Call our knowledgeable team at 0208 0162508 to arrange a damp and timber survey. Our friendly staff will assess the house and gain understanding of the issue, and what damp solutions are suitable, before giving you the most economical quote.
London Damp Treatments have a commitment to excellence when it comes to damp proofing, re-plastering, wood preservation and damp assessments. They are fully insured and uphold the highest standards.
We offer customised, reliable, and dependable damp proofing treatment and repair services to individuals, local governments, small businesses, and commercial building owners and managers, valuing communication with our staff. Give us a ring on **XX** today and chat with one of our friendly staff about your requirements.
We offer free, no-obligation surveys of sites that are at risk of dampness. Our experienced surveyors will examine your site and provide a comprehensive report of the findings. Moreover, they will provide advice and recommendations on the best course of action to remediate the dampness. All information is given in confidence and without cost.
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Max and his team have been at our property all week and I really can’t thank them enough for the fantastic job they’ve done on plastering both our walls and ceilings. They have literally transformed the appearance of our house! Not only has Ma…
From start to finish Max has been incredable. His knowledge lin damp proofing is second to none and his team where very clean and polite. The plastered finish was like glass so happy we choose Max Plastering for job.
Lovely bunch of lads left a very neat and clean job. Problem was solved.
Perfect Finnish and all left clean and tidy and no mess. Used Max previously and would not hesitate to ask him carry out more work.
Max, Harvey and Stuart arrived promptly as arranged. Done a great job on our outside rear wall. Work completed to a high standard, removal of all old material and cleaned up after themselves. I am so pleased with the standard of their work they ar…
They turned up on time and carried out the works in a very professional manor leaving the front of the house clean and tidy. Very impressed would definitely recommend.
I have to say that on every level Max (with Stuart and Harvey) did an extremely professional job! They explained what they were going to do, they were polite and courteous and respected that they were coming into our home. The plastering is of the…
I called max and he managed to come around the same day to do a survey. The next day I received an extremely detailed survey compared to any other damp proofer which made me feel very at ease that he was going to do the right job. Max and team tur…