OPS provide professional damp proofing solutions for damp walls, rising and penetrating damp. We can find the sources of damp, treat, repair and restore your property back to how it used to be.
What Causes Damp Walls?
Most properties are built with a polythene sheet or bitumen slate damp proof course pre-installed to prevent rising damp problems. This can often be seen a few inches above ground level in the brickwork of your property, and the breakdown, degradation or failure of this course is one of the most common causes of rising damp.
Damage to other parts of your property that control humidity and ventilation or water management such as air bricks, gutters and drainage can also lead to problems like penetrating damp and condensation on walls.
How Does Rising Damp Happen?
Rising damp will only occur when an existing damp proof course (DPC) has been bridged or damaged in some way. This allows rainwater in the ground to seep into the building through bricks and mortar by a process called capillary action.
It is important to note that it will only ever affects the ground floor, and symptoms on internal walls include:
Damp walls and a ‘tide stain’ above the skirting board Evidence of salt deposits left on the wall Damaged or rotting skirting boards, plaster and wallpaper.
Call or contact OPS today to discuss the issues you are facing and to arrange a free estimate on fixing your damp issues once and for all.
