Rising Damp occurs when ground moisture travels up through walls, often due to the absence or failure of a damp-proof course (DPC).
Factors contributing to rising damp include:
Chemical Damp-Proofing
Injecting a damp-proofing cream or fluid creates a new barrier that prevents moisture from rising while allowing the wall to breathe.
Electro-osmotic Systems
Using electric charges to repel moisture from walls, directing it back into the ground.
Installing a Physical DPC
Cutting into the wall to insert a new barrier, such as plastic or bitumen. Improving drainage and ground levels Ensuring proper drainage and lowering ground levels to reduce moisture exposure.
Clearing Air Vents and Cavities
Regularly inspect and clear blockages to prevent water from bridging gaps in walls.
Replastering and Decoration
Replace damaged plaster with salt-resistant, breathable plaster to keep walls dry.
Many rising damp issues are caused by incorrect landscaping. Ground levels should be no less than 150mm from the DPC. Our landscaping division will drop the external levels and finish with your choice of materials to provide an attractive outside area that doesn’t cause damp issues in the future.
Water damage repair involves restoring and safeguarding properties by addressing and fixing damage caused by water infiltration, ensuring structural integrity, and preventing future issues.
Taurus offers you a free damp survey to assess your property for signs of moisture and damp issues, providing a thorough examination of actual and potential problem areas. This service offers expert recommendations for effective treatment and prevention, helping you maintain the structural integrity and health of your home for the years to come.
A free follow-up survey on damp issues ensures that previously treated areas remain dry and protected. This service involves a thorough inspection to verify the effectiveness of initial treatments and to address any new or persistent damp problems. By offering a follow-up survey, we provide ongoing support and peace of mind, ensuring the long-term health and integrity of your property.
Ongoing inspection ensures the continual effectiveness of implemented treatments by thoroughly inspecting the areas for new or persistent issues. This service provides ongoing support, verifying that solutions are working as intended and addressing any concerns promptly. Follow-up inspections help maintain the long-term health and integrity of your property, offering peace of mind and continued protection.
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Penetrating Damp occurs when water from outside seeps through the walls, causing damp patches and damage indoors. This is typically due to structural defects like cracks in brickwork, damaged pointing, or faulty gutters and downpipes.
.Condensation damp occurs when moist air hits cooler surfaces like windows, walls, or ceilings, forming water droplets. Causes can be poor ventilation, lifestyle factors or even the building structure.
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