Types of Damp and Treatments
Damp and mould damage can affect your properties in a number of different ways. The damage, if limited and easily remedied, but often when discovered late it can be more structural. By instructing our damp proofing specialist in Golders Green to inspect your property, we will analyse the full extent of the damage and highlight the source.
Damp problems in Golders Green properties can be attributed to the 3 main types of damp. Each is caused by different problems and equally requires unique treatment solutions;
Risign Damp occurs when water rises up from the ground through brickwork which only provides warning signs at very late stages. Remedial damp-proof course injections into mortar joints are the most effective treatment.
Penetrating Damp occurs when water enters the property through cracks or defects in external walls, windows doors, or roofs such as with broken roof tiles and defective seals. Fixing the broken areas and applying water-repellant sealant is the first step, before a more thorough investigation.
Condensation occurs mostly seasonal during winter when the outside temperature causes warm indoor air to cool leaving water droplets on walls and windows. Ventilation improvement and heating management remedial methods will be recommended.
