Damp Proofing In Peterlee -

You might notice damp patches or tide marks or even white salt deposits on walls. Stains can appear up to a metre high on internal walls but rarely go beyond this point. The trouble is, contamination from soluble salts in the ground water can cause problems by itself, as some of these may be hygroscopic salts (usually nitrates and chloride) that attract and absorb water, which makes the problem worse.

Even when the rising damp problems has been resolved, salt contamination has to be dealt with separately as it will continue to attract any moisture or humidity in the room.

A musty smell is another sign of damp walls. This tells you that the problem has been there a while as it's had time to soak into the plaster or timber which will begin to rot.

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If you spot black mould on any surface (especially on upper levels and around windows) your problem is more likely to be condensation caused by a lack of proper ventilation.

External walls may show signs too, with crumbling mortar and salt stains.

True rising damp will only be found at ground floor level, whereas penetrating damp (or water ingress) can be found several metres up, where water has entered through deteriorating brickwork or masonry walls, or a leaking roof.

Determining whether your problem is caused by rising damp, penetrating damp, or condensation will probably take an expert eye. The correct identification is essential when deciding which of the treatment options to use, and it isn't as simple as inserting or fixing a damp barrier and hoping for the best! Our Damp Surveyors in Peterlee can locate any entry points and repair Guaranteed.

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