Tips on how to tackle damp in your home

Tips on how to tackle damp in your home Water can penetrate through walls from blocked/ leaky gutters or through A loose or broken roof tile can lead to leaks Bathrooms are absorbant prone to condensation masonry and mould problems due to the high level of moisture in the air Kitchens, like bathrooms are generally moist rooms. How to Spot Damp M Damp usually gives off an unpleasant, musty odour M If there is discolouration on the walls and ceilings, especially at floor level and near joints, water is entering the builidng externally Home buyers must always check thoroughly for mould and damp problems before they commit to a sale. Often, home buyers are naïve to the amount of remedial work their property needs in order to cure damp. While many cases of damp need simple and inexpensive treatment, in extreme cases the building's structure may be a danger resulting to lengthy and costly remedial work. Surfaces including floors, walls M and ceilings will feel cold and damp M Excessive levels of condensation O Mould build-up and other fungi growth. Also, look for algae and mould on external walls Damp Proof Paint 5 Benefits of damp proof paint M Reduces the risk of damp occuring Damp proofing paint can be easily applied and maintained Damp proof paint contains a powerful polymer that protects it for longer, so in the long run there will be less additional costs Ordinary paint will not get rid of damp! You must use a specifically formulated damp proof paint! M Damp Proof Paint can be painted over with emulsion paint Damp Proof Paint can make rooms suffering from damp look brighter and fresher How to prevent damp M Keep your home ventilated by keeping windows open to allow fresh air to ciruclate. Be proactive and prevent damp! M Wipe all cold and moist surfaces i.e in bathrooms and kitchens A Try to avoid drying clothing indoors M Put a ventilator or dehumidifer in bathrooms M Heat your home a little more How much does damp proofing cost? Rising Damp Penetrating Damp Condensation Treatment would Treatment would involve Products such as involve a damp proof course or damp proof injections. Probably the most expensive to cure, considering its severity. ventilators, dehumidifers and fungi treatment are great solutions for condensation. These injecting damp proof cream into the effected walls. Treatment can be quite expensive to treat as you need to treat internal and external treatments are relatively inexpensive if spotted early. walls. Perma This infographic was brought to you by Permgard Products Ltd Gard Tips on how to tackle damp in your home Water can penetrate through walls from blocked/ leaky gutters or through A loose or broken roof tile can lead to leaks Bathrooms are absorbant prone to condensation masonry and mould problems due to the high level of moisture in the air Kitchens, like bathrooms are generally moist rooms. How to Spot Damp M Damp usually gives off an unpleasant, musty odour M If there is discolouration on the walls and ceilings, especially at floor level and near joints, water is entering the builidng externally Home buyers must always check thoroughly for mould and damp problems before they commit to a sale. Often, home buyers are naïve to the amount of remedial work their property needs in order to cure damp. While many cases of damp need simple and inexpensive treatment, in extreme cases the building's structure may be a danger resulting to lengthy and costly remedial work. Surfaces including floors, walls M and ceilings will feel cold and damp M Excessive levels of condensation O Mould build-up and other fungi growth. Also, look for algae and mould on external walls Damp Proof Paint 5 Benefits of damp proof paint M Reduces the risk of damp occuring Damp proofing paint can be easily applied and maintained Damp proof paint contains a powerful polymer that protects it for longer, so in the long run there will be less additional costs Ordinary paint will not get rid of damp! You must use a specifically formulated damp proof paint! M Damp Proof Paint can be painted over with emulsion paint Damp Proof Paint can make rooms suffering from damp look brighter and fresher How to prevent damp M Keep your home ventilated by keeping windows open to allow fresh air to ciruclate. Be proactive and prevent damp! M Wipe all cold and moist surfaces i.e in bathrooms and kitchens A Try to avoid drying clothing indoors M Put a ventilator or dehumidifer in bathrooms M Heat your home a little more How much does damp proofing cost? Rising Damp Penetrating Damp Condensation Treatment would Treatment would involve Products such as involve a damp proof course or damp proof injections. Probably the most expensive to cure, considering its severity. ventilators, dehumidifers and fungi treatment are great solutions for condensation. These injecting damp proof cream into the effected walls. Treatment can be quite expensive to treat as you need to treat internal and external treatments are relatively inexpensive if spotted early. walls. Perma This infographic was brought to you by Permgard Products Ltd Gard