Damp & Condensation Experts
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BASEMENT TANKING
The installation of a cavity drainage membrane is a quick and effective way of preventing damp and all of the associated problems. It involves installing a high density plastic membrane to act as a dry, protective lining for the basement and cellar walls and floor. The membrane is attached to the wall using battens and allows water to continue to penetrate the structure while allowing the walls to breathe and partially dry out.
Penetrating Damp
Penetrating damp commonly occurs when there is a problem in a part of the Dwelling. This might be a hole within the roof, a broken gutter or only a badly fitted window or door. Sometimes it can be that the brickwork are very porous permitting the water to soak in like a sponge. We can prevent penetrating damp and hygroscopic salts (also known as efflorescence). At damp proofing we use the best modern membrane systems. This is a whole lot better the old school approach which is finished by means of making use of a salt inhibitor then a combination a cement primarily based damp proof membrane. This approach isn't always 100% successful. There is an excessive amount of hazard for human error and there's no way of knowing if a barrier has been created well enough and once the plaster is on it is too late. The cavity wall membrane system used by us means there is no need for salt inhibitor and you can see the physical barrier once it has been fitted.
Rising Damp
Rising Damp is often a large problem of damp in buildings. Water will typically upward push through capillary action within the porous material of the wall. Rising damp will typically not rise above 1.5m in height other than extreme instances. There are 4 typical causes why rising damp occurs which are :
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Existing Damp Proof Course Fails
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No Damp Proof Course Has Ever Been Installed
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damp proof course (DPC) may have been bridged - for example the ground levels built up above it on the outside.
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The cavity wall may be blocked and full with debris
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