Damp Proofing Flint

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Damp Proofing Flint Wales (CH6): Problems with damp in your house in Flint may not only look unsightly, but they can also trigger severe health and structural issues as well. Costing thousands to repair if not dealt with promptly, more extreme issues can often be hidden beneath flaking paint, patches of damp and peeling wallpaper. If you believe that you may have such issues you must get in touch with a professional Flint damp proofing company to examine your property, and recommend the most effective damp proofing strategy for your home or business.

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In Flint dwellings there are 3 primary problem areas of how damp can affect your property:

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  • Penetrating Damp

  • Condensation

  • Rising Damp

 

These 3 key forms of damp are explained in greater detail in this article, together with tips on prevention and resolution, in case you discover them in your house in Flint.

PENETRATING DAMP

Problems like cracks in brickwork, broken roof tiles, cavity wall issues and defective guttering are external factors of penetrating damp. Inside, the causes can be damaged shower trays, burst or dripping pipes and overflowing sinks or baths. If water is allowed to continue seeping into the woodwork and walls, the noticeable signs with time are going to be dark damp patches on walls, blistered or broken plaster and flaking or bubbling paintwork.

If neglected for a while, a leaking roof can cause wet rot to develop in the timbers of your roof. Wet rot cannot spread into brickwork, but it can mean that in a worst case scenario the timbers of your roof become structurally unsafe, requiring a new roof. There are various indications of wet rot that are not difficult to spot, the principle ones being; a "spongy" feel to the timbers, a musty smell and the appearance of black fungus on woodwork. It is essential to take immediate action if you observe any signs of wet rot to prevent further damage and the possibility of a expensive roof replacement.

Simple actions like repointing dodgy brickwork, cleaning and checking your rain gutters and roof for leaks and examining pipework for leaks, are the basic preventative maintenance measures. A competent damp proofer in Flint will check these areas to help prevent any further complications, as part of solving your issues with dampness.

CONDENSATION

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A common form of damp within many houses in Flint, condensation is very easy to spot. When colder surfaces come into contact with humid, warm air, minute water droplets appear on those cold surfaces. It's often caused because of poor ventilation in places where there's high humidity, i.e. kitchens, boiler rooms and bathrooms.

Wiping up any droplets of water that form, and ensuring you have adequate ventilation in the affected areas, are amongst the easiest solutions to such problems. This might involve the installation or upgrading of cooker hoods, air bricks and extractor fans to help remove the moisture laden air outside of your home.

There could be issues with drawing in damp air from the outside, and by completing a detailed damp proofing survey an expert in Flint will identify areas that contribute to the problem. A specialist on this topic will be able to offer solutions, information and guidance on this matter, because to ensure that condensation problems are controlled, airflow and circulation in the home must be regulated effectively.

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RISING DAMP

Homes constructed since 1875 in the UK have required a damp proof course or membrane to be fitted as standard. If your home was built before this time it's perfectly possible you may not have one installed. It's possible that your DPM might have been damaged if you are suffering with rising damp issues in a house built after this date.

Rising damp can be notoriously difficult to distinguish, but some things to keep an eye out for are; white powdery deposits forming on walls or being found on floor surfaces, rotten or crumbling skirtings and tide marks on walls. While the existence of these isn't conclusive, they are all indications of rising damp issues.

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The initial step towards managing your problems with rising damp should simply be to check whether you have a damp course on the external walls of your property in Flint. For adequate protection it should be 150 millimetres (approximately six inches) above ground level. You can dig away the surrounding ground to create this space if it is currently not sufficient, or you could put in a damp proof course higher up if the first option isn't possible.

If your damp proof membrane is installed and in order and the gap from the ground isn't the root cause of the problem, dampness might be rising up through your flooring and into your walls, which could be a much more challenging issue.

Using a number of different procedures, damp proofing technicians in Flint can swiftly identify and solve your rising damp problems. A damp proofing cream (such as Permaguard or Dryzone) can be injected into your wall if you have an older property with no DPM, or one that is damaged over a substantial area. Evenly spaced holes are drilled at intervals along the mortar course, and a special nozzle used to inject the cream, which then penetrates into the surrounding brickwork before curing to form an effective water-repelling barrier.

If the damp proofing cream treatment isn't sufficient, or the damage to your DPM is too extensive, a brand new damp proof course may have to be put in. Although this is of course a fairly drastic course of action, it could be the best way to resolve your damp problems successfully.

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Yet another remedy for minimal areas of membrane damage might include painting on a layer a waterproof (bitumen based) latex emulsion. This will be applied under your floor coverings, so tiles, carpeting and wood flooring will need to be lifted prior to work being undertaken. This is particularly effectual in cellars as part of the "tanking" procedure to make a room which is watertight. Your Flint damp proofing expert may advise a layer of building paper (a foil backed specialist membrane) before the bitumen coating has completely dried out, additional protection in these trouble spots.

Tanking: The process of covering exposed surfaces in a watertight paint in a below ground area such as a cellar is referred to as "tanking". Any plaster and wall coverings must be removed and the surfaces correctly prepared before work commences, as this waterproof coating has to be applied at the base level of floors and walls. As soon as the coating has been applied and dried, it's then the time to replaster the walls and decorate over the top of it. You should always obtain more than one specialist opinion on whether this really is the only solution to your damp problems, as this is a highly disruptive job as it needs to be applied to a whole ground floor or basement level of a property.

DEHUMIDIFIERS AS A SOLUTION TO DAMP PROBLEMS

Dehumidifiers are an efficient way of lowering the moisture content in the air, so for condensation problems they can be of help. The downside with the use of dehumidifiers in seeking to prevent mould and damp is that they only alleviate the cause of the damp, don't get rid of it. A competent damp proofing company in Flint will be ready to advise on the best solution if you're experiencing dampness in any area of your property.

FINDING A TRUSTWORTHY DAMP PROOF COMPANY IN FLINT

The most trustworthy recommendations for local specialists when it comes to home improvement projects are generally family and friends. Always get at least 3 or 4 different estimates from a variety of companies, and if in any doubt you can ask to see evidence of qualifications and professional membership certificates, before employing any damp proof services.

Professional Flint damp proofing companies should be signed up members of either the Damp Proofing Association (DPA) or the Property Care Association (PCA), or have accreditations from the Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness or the Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments.

If your selected Flint damp proofing specialists are in fact members of either the DPA or PCA they'll be suitably qualified and have acquired the required working experience to provide you with a high quality service for your damp proofing project. Such professional memberships also means that there are guarantees for any work completed.

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Damp proofing services are available in in Flint and also in: Nannerch, Flint Mountain, Pentre Ffwrndan, Bagillt, Bedol, Holywell, Rhes-y-Cae, Mount Pleasant, Shotton, Northop, Halkyn, Oakenholt, Lixwim, Connahs Quay, Brynford, and in these postcodes CH6 5TA, CH6 5DP, CH6 5AY, CH6 5DU, CH6 5AH, CH6 5DW, CH6 5DH, CH6 5JG, CH6 5BQ, and CH6 5AG. Locally based Flint damp proof specialists will likely have the telephone code 01352 and the postcode CH6. Checking this should ensure that you access locally based providers of damp proofing. Flint property owners will be able to utilise these and numerous other comparable services. Simply click the "Quote" banner to to make enquiries and obtain damp proofing price quotes.

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There are a number of different tasks that can be accomplished by your local Flint damp proofing specialist including damp proof membrane installation, solutions for rising damp in Flint, concrete repairs in Flint, damp proofing concrete floors, damp proofing walls in Flint, damp treatments, damp proofing rates, basement damp proofing, damp proofing assessments, damp proofing services, rendering repairs, damp proof sealing Flint, cementitious tanking, woodworm treatments, damp proofing solutions in lofts Flint, cellar tanking, plaster replacement Flint, dry rot treatments, damp proofing a garage, condensation control, treatments for penetrating damp, damp proofing floors Flint, mould treatments, wood rot treatments, cavity wall construction in Flint, pressure grouting Flint, solving condensation problems, landlord damp proofing services, damp proof tanking, treatments for condensation, solving mould problems, industrial damp proofing in Flint, residential damp proofing in Flint, vapour barriers in Flint, and lots more. These are just an example of the duties that are conducted by those specialising in damp proofing. Flint professionals will be happy to tell you about their whole range of services.

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Also find: Mount Pleasant damp proofing, Shotton damp proofing, Flint Mountain damp proofing, Nannerch damp proofing, Brynford damp proofing, Bedol damp proofing, Northop damp proofing, Halkyn damp proofing, Rhes-y-Cae damp proofing, Connahs Quay damp proofing, Holywell damp proofing, Pentre Ffwrndan damp proofing, Oakenholt damp proofing, Lixwim damp proofing, Bagillt damp proofing and more. These and other areas are covered by damp proofing companies and related tradesmen and women. These professionals not only understand the specific challenges posed by the weather conditions in the area, but also provide tailored solutions to ensure the longevity and safety of your home. Health concerns and structural damage stemming from problems with damp necessitate their effective and immediate resolution. Local home and business owners can get quotes by simply clicking here.

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