Damp Proofing Maesteg

Damp Proofing Maesteg Wales (CF34): It isn't simply the fact that problems with damp look terrible, they can also induce health problems and contribute to dangerous structural damage. Costing thousands of pounds to fix if not solved promptly, more extreme problems can easily be hidden under flaking paint, patches of damp and peeling wallpaper. If you believe you may have such problems you must call in a professional Maesteg damp proofing company to check out your property, and come up with the most beneficial damp proofing treatment for your home or business.

Basically, in relation to damp in the home there are three major problem areas:

PENETRATING DAMP

Common external factors that may lead to penetrating damp include: unsound brickwork, broken or loose roof tiles, damaged guttering and cavity wall issues. Inside, overflowing bathtubs or sinks, dripping or burst pipes and damaged shower trays, can cause penetrating damp. If left unchecked, dark damp patches on walls, flaking or bubbling paintwork and broken or blistered plaster, will be the noticeable signs of water seeping into the walls and woodwork.

If left untreated over a long period of time, a leaking roof can cause wet rot in your roof timbers. Whilst it does not spread into your brickwork, wet rot can cause your roof timbers to become structurally unsound, and in a worst case scenario you might even need a roof replacement - extremely expensive! If black fungus starts to appear on any woodwork and the timber in your roof feels "spongy" to the touch, you could have a case of wet rot.

The measures for prevention can be pretty basic, for instance repointing brickwork, inspecting pipes for leaks and cleaning and checking your roof and gutters for leaks. A knowledgeable damp proofer in Maesteg will check all of these areas to help prevent any future problems, as part of fixing your issues with dampness.

CONDENSATION

Quite simple to spot and the cause of damp in many Maesteg properties, condensation is very common. Tiny droplets of water form on cool surfaces when humid, warm air comes into contact with them. In areas with high humidity, as in: kitchens, bathrooms and boiler rooms, condensation arises due to inadequate ventilation.

Basic solutions to prevent condensation involve wiping up any droplets as soon as they appear and making sure you have adequate ventilation in the main problem areas. The necessary steps might call for the installation or upgrade of cooker hoods, extractor fans and air bricks, with the purpose of redirecting humid air to the outside of your home in Maesteg.

The most effective way to find out the main areas that play a role in the situation, is to get a detailed damp proofing survey carried out by a trusted Maesteg company. With some properties damp air is sucked in from outside, simply making things worse. To satisfactorily control condensation, airflow must be regulated properly. A knowledgeable Maesteg damp proofing technician will be able to offer advice and solutions in this regard.

RISING DAMP

Homes built since 1875 in Great Britain have required a damp proof course or membrane to be installed as standard. If your home or property was constructed before this time it's conceivable that you may not have one installed. If you are suffering with rising damp in a property built after this date it might be that your damp proof course has been damaged in some way.

If you believe that you may have rising damp in your home, tide marks on walls, a white powdery deposit appearing on walls or being found on floor surfaces and crumbling or rotten skirtings, are good signs that you may be correct. If you notice or think that you might have any of these, it is possible that you have a problem with rising damp.

The first step towards handling your rising damp problems should simply be to check whether you have in fact got a DPM on the exterior walls of your property in Maesteg. It needs to be 150mm (approximately six inches) above the level of the ground for satisfactory protection. If this is not the case you can dig away the ground to generate this space, or if this is not feasible, you could install a higher damp proof membrane.

You might have more serious issues if you discover that your damp course is fine, and it could be that the damp is rising up from the ground, up through your flooring, and into the walls, which will be even more of a concern.

Using a number of different procedures, damp proofing experts in Maesteg will quickly identify and resolve rising damp. A damp proof cream can be carefully injected into your wall if you've got a somewhat older house with no DPM, or one that is damaged over a substantial area. This calls for drilling holes at evenly spaced intervals along the wall's mortar course and the cream injected with a special nozzle to fill up the gaps behind the brickwork.

If the damp proof cream isn't sufficient, or the damage is too extensive to your DPM, a new damp proof course may need to be installed. Though this is naturally a fairly drastic plan of action, it might be the only way to solve your rising damp problems effectively.

Yet another option for minimal areas of damage might include painting with a bitumen based, waterproof latex emulsion. Since this is going to be applied beneath any floor coverings, carpets, laminate flooring and tiles will have to be lifted before this operation can commence. Also used as part of the tanking procedure to create a waterproof room, this is an especially effective treatment in basement areas. For additional protection in those trouble spots, your Maesteg damp proofing specialist might recommend a layer of building paper (a specialist foil backed membrane) before the bitumen coating has completely dried out.

Tanking: In below ground areas like cellars or basements, tanking is the process where any exposed surfaces are covered in a watertight coating. This should be applied at the base level of floors and walls, so any plaster and wall covering must be removed and the appropriate surfaces prepared properly before work commences. You can replaster the wall surfaces and decorate over the top, as soon as the coating has dried completely. You must always obtain more than one expert opinion about whether this is the only solution to your damp problems, as this is a really disruptive process because it needs to be applied to an entire basement level or ground floor of a building.

SOLVING DAMP WITH DEHUMIDIFIERS

Dehumidifiers are a highly effective way of lowering the moisture content in the air, hence for issues with condensation they can help quite a lot. Because dehumidifiers just alleviate the cause of the damp and not get rid of it, there are issues with this option. If you are suffering from damp or mould in any area of your home in Maesteg, you should get hold of an experienced damp proofing specialist for the best advice.

FINDING A RELIABLE DAMP PROOF EXPERT IN MAESTEG

As with just about any home improvement project, the best recommendations for a local specialist come from friends and relatives. Always acquire at least three different quotes from a variety of companies, and if you have any doubts you should ask to look at professional memberships and accreditations, before signing up for any damp proof services.

Keep an eye out for technicians holding the Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments or the Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness (CSTDB) qualifications, or companies who are signed up members of the DPA (Damp Proofing Association) or the Property Care Association (PCA).

Membership of either the DPA or PCA guarantees that your preferred damp proofing specialist is suitably qualified and has acquired the required experience to carry out a high quality damp proof service. Such professional memberships also means that there are guarantees for any remedial work undertaken.

Damp Proofing Enquiries Wales

Latest Wales damp proofing requirements: Lula and Harrison Bevan recently enquired about the possibility of damp proofing a garage in a detached house in Treuddyn, Wales. Emilio Berry recently asked for a quotation for damp proofing a basement in a semi-detached house in Pen Clawdd, Wales. Marshall Lilley recently requested a quotation for eliminating condensation and damp issues in a semi-detached house in Aberfan. Nala and Jayson Kouma recently asked for a quote for clearing up damp problems in Rossett. Tess Dibble recently requested a quotation for damp proofing a basement in Llantwit Major, Wales. Maisie Finlay recently enquired about resolving damp and condensation issues in a bedroom in Tycroes. Remi and Aayan Towers recently enquired about getting a price for damp proofing a basement in a bungalow in Coedpoeth, Wales. Wilfred Mottram and Ayat Mottram recently enquired about getting a price for damp proofing a basement in Broad Haven.

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Around Maesteg

Over the past year damp proofing surveys were professionally done in these Maesteg streets: Plasnewydd Street, Golden Terrace, Llys Gwyn, Brynglas Terrace, Aneurin Bevan's Way, Blaencaerau Estate, Teras Griffiths, Bron-y-waun, Dyffryn Road, Shoemakers' Row, Bank Street, Neath Road, Hill Street, Commercial Street, Bedw Street, Heol-y-llwyni, Evans Terrace, Garth Avenue, Gelli Street, Bridge Street, Salisbury Road, Cross Street, St Michael's Road, Lon-y-parc, Vicarage Terrace, Treharne Row, Church Place, Alexandra Place, Pen-yr-ysgol, and in these Wales postcodes: CF34 0ET, CF34 0EU, CF34 0TY, CF34 9AY, CF34 0DB, CF34 0SX, CF34, CF34 0DX, CF34 0LX, CF34 9AU.

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