Damp Proofing Services
Damp Proofing Courses & TreatmentSelect Roofing Services offer complete damp proofing courses to protect your home the build-up of damp. We can also treat and rectify existing damp issues.
Damp Proofing
Damp proofing is all about ensuring your home prevents the build-up of damp and providing the correct treatment for any current damp that be within your property.
The four main causes of damp are –
Rising Damp
Rising damp is usually easy to spot with moisture marks appearing on your walls from water rising through your brickwork. The salt from this ground level water will cause materials such as wallpaper, plaster, and timber to deteriorate.
Penetrating Damp
Penetrating damp can appear in properties on any level not just the ground floor. This sort of damp will be caused from water entering through an exterior wall of the property causing marks which resemble moisture puddles on your walls or crumbling plaster.
Condensation
Condensation forms when humid air becomes trapped within a property that does not have adequate ventilation. If left untreated this condensation can lead to black mould growth on your walls and ceilings. Black mould can cause serious health issues and should be treated as soon as its noticed.
Below Ground Damp
Below ground damp can appear within a property if your basement or retaining walls are not adequately waterproofed then damp can begin to form below your property and slowly rise.
Damp Courses & Treatments For Your Home
The Tell-Tale Signs of Damp
Damp proofing courses are treatments used to resolve damp issues. Each type of damp will require a different treatment to resolve which is why it is crucial to get a trained damp specialist like Select Roofing Services to inspect and diagnose your damp problems. Many people only think about tackling damp after they spot it, at this point it may even be too late as damage would have already occurred within your property, which can lead to rotting of the internal structures. Damp proofing is a preventative measure which ensures your home can protect itself from damp accumulation and not spread to parts of your home that can be damaged from it.
Damp Proof Injections
Damp Proof Injections will inject a silicone formula into the affected parts of your walls creating a waterproof layer that will prevent further damp spreading. Damp proof injections can be used as a preventative measure as well as a remedy to already damaged parts of the home.
Treating Existing Damp
Existing damp within your property can also be treated by us to reverse the effects of it. Treating existing damp will help stop further damage to your property.
Damp Proof Membranes
Damp proof membranes are sheets of waterproof material that are applied to the interior walls of your home. These waterproof sheets will prevent moisture build up and help ensure your walls don’t hold water for long periods of time which leads to damp.
Damp Courses & Treatments For Your Home
Damp Course FAQ
What is Damp Proofing?
Damp proofing is series of processes undertaken within your property by a damp professional to resolve any damp related issues such as condensation, rising damp and sub level damp. Damp proofing will use preventative measures to ensure your current damp doesn’t get any worse and help you home combat any damp in the future.
These processes are:
- Damp Proof Injections
- Damp Proof Membranes
- Damp Proof Treatment
Why Does Damp Appear?
Damp will appear within your home mostly from damage to your external walls or roof which causes moisture build up. Damp can also rise from below your property if it has not been adequately waterproofed. Damp can also be caused by lack of sufficient ventilation within the home.
How Long After a Damp Course Can I Plaster MY Walls?
New plaster should not be applied to walls for at least 14 days after a damp course has been completed, stated by BBA certificates.
Do I Need to Replaster After Damp Proofing?
Yes, it is often expected for you to need to replaster your walls after dam proofing because of the contamination caused to walls by the initial damp.
How High Does Rising Damp Go?
Rising damp generally will go up to 1meter from floor level.
What Happens if You Paint Over Damp Plaster?
Fresh plaster is a porous material allowing you to apply a long-lasting clean coat of paint. If you paint over damp plaster the paint will peel and crack.
How Long Does a Damp Proofing Course Last?
A properly conducted damp proof course will last 20-25 years.
Do I Need Planning Permission for Damp Proofing?
No, in the vast majority of damp proofing will not require planning permission as it falls within your permitted development rights.
