All you need to know about penetrating damp explained
It can be the cause of great consternation when a homeowner finds damp inside their property. It is expensive enough to maintain a home and make improvements, so that it is increasingly comfortable to spend time and makes the investment worthwhile. However, damp is not unusual, especially in London, where a lot of it is built on clay. That can result in rising damp causing plenty of problems, along with additional time and costs to put things right.
Other issues might require treating penetrating damp, which is a problem that is created in a completely different way. It is also sometimes described as rain penetration, as it is the weather that causes the issues. Penetrating damp is damp that is caused by water leaking into a building from the outside. It can often be found more commonly in older buildings where the signs of ageing, as well as general wear and tear, create a water ingress. If left untreated, it can cause untold damage to structures, which costs vast sums to put right.
Anyone who has any concerns about penetrating damp in their property should type condensation specialist near me into their search engine to be directed to a professional team that will identify where the condensation is coming from and prevent it from recurring, which stalls any chance of penetrating damp in the affected area. Preventing penetrating damp is hugely important for those who wish to make savings, which can be added to when you choose our family-owned company to deal with the works, which offer an affordable service with transparent pricing and onsite estimates.
Among the causes of penetrating damp are when regular checks aren’t made to see if any tiles might be missing from a roof or gutters might be missing, with downpipes also being damaged. It’s not easy to be able to gain access to find out, which is another reason to choose the services of a specialist team which has the latest high-tech equipment, which might include drones, to be able to identify the problems. That allows a speedy assessment to be made, and repairs concluded as soon as possible, reducing the chance of further damage and protecting property inside the house. It is very easy over time for cracks in the brickwork and masonry to materialise, which also require dealing with, while rendering and pointing work done in the past might not have been up to the required standard and requires replacing.
Drainage systems can easily become blocked, especially in London, where they must withstand excessive use by the huge population. The wrong type of paint, which isn’t breathable, might have been applied to walls which need upgrading, while those properties with wooden joists can benefit from having a timber survey to check for damage. Broken sills left and wanting repairs offer an easy ingress to water, which must be prevented so that problems do not escalate.
Anyone concerned about potential penetration damp can call 020 7593 8030 to receive a rapid diagnosis to ensure the problems are resolved.