Applications

Typically, barns are constructed using a wide range of materials and techniques including cob, brick, and various types of stone.

The most common damp problem in flats is condensation. The layout of flats often prevents the possibility of an effective ventilation regime

Floors can also be susceptible to moisture ingress, especially concrete floors

Damp rising through concrete floor slabs is fairly common, causing damp issues on carpets and floor coverings.

It is essential to investigate the source of any damp issue, as the wrong treatment can often make matters worse. It is advised to seek the help of a professional to survey the damp to find where the problem originates from. If the source is external or on the outside walls, the problem is likely to be penetrating damp. If…

Most houses in the UK suffer from damp problems. Often the source of dampness is not obvious for the homeowner.

Before any treatment of damp problems is considered, the source of dampness must first be identified.

The basic symptoms of damp, e.g. peeling paint / wallpaper, are largely the same regardless of the cause of dampness.

Before damp-proofing work on a building can begin, damp surveys have to be undertaken in order to find the correct source of dampness.

It is a common misconception that damp has a singular cause. The reality is that there are several different types of damp.

Rising damp occurs when groundwater rises through capillaries in masonry to saturate it.

Penetrating damp is the process of moisture moving from the exterior wall of a building to the interior.