Damp Proofing Specialists Frodsham
Are you dealing with a damp problem in your property? Perhaps you have detected an unpleasant odour? Maybe some mould or dark patches appearing in the corners? We are here to help!
Different types of damp
- Rising Damp: Typically rises from the ground upwards, usually indicating a compromised DPC, or external ground levels that are too high surrounding the property
- Penetrating Damp: Moisture entering from the outside and making its way through to the interior
- Condensation Damp: Excessive humidity in spaces such as bathrooms or bedrooms where there is insufficient ventilation to allow moisture to escape from the room
Damp proofing involves diagnosing and treating damp within walls. The work encompasses rising damp through a fresh chemical damp proof course (DPC) injection, penetrating damp caused by faulty walls or pointing, alongside condensation and mould management.
Should the issue be rising damp, reducing the outside ground level can prove extremely beneficial, as it ought to sit at least 150mm beneath the internal floor level. In particular situations where this cannot be achieved, installing land drainage, french gravel drains and wrapping the lower section of the external wall is advised (tanking).
Treatment generally involves fitting the DPC, removing affected plaster and re-rendering with salt retardant render, whilst tackling the root cause of the damp.
Together with our damp proofing services in Frodsham, we provide solutions for brickwork repairs, external wall rendering and more.
Book a complimentary damp proofing estimate today in Frodsham by contacting our team on 0800 161 5815.
