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Floors & Walls

The basic symptoms of damp, e.g. peeling paint / wallpaper, are largely the same regardless of the cause of dampness. However, different causes of dampness require different methods of treatment so it is essential to correctly diagnose the cause of dampness before treatment begins.

The best way to gain the knowledge required to carry out such a diagnosis would be to attend one of our training courses. However, a brief description of how to carry out a survey for dampness is contained in our free publication, Rising Damp & its Control.

A worker inserting rods into the wall.

Dealing with Dampness in Above-Ground Floors and Walls

Safeguard provide a wide range of products for use in combating and preventing above-ground damp problems in floors and walls such as:

Products for the treatment of above-ground damp problems include:

Products are also available for the treatment / prevention of damp and water ingress in basements and underground structures.

Get it Done

SoluGuard Multi-Surface Biocide (5 Litre) Soluguard Multi-Surface Biocide is a high-strength outdoor cleaner for removing mould, algae and fungi from a wide range of surfaces.
£25.00
Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream (5 Litre) Paintable waterproofing cream for exterior brickwork, masonry, mortar and concrete. BBA approved to protect for 25 years. Clear finish.
£129.99
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