subject: Specialist Advice In Damp Proofing [print this page] In most situations, water proofing is an absolute necessity even in internal surfaces that are highly unlikely to make contact with liquid water. The reason for this is the weather patterns and climate of the area that the house or building is situated in. In the case of a house located within an area where the moisture content of the air is naturally high, it is essential that the owners invest in a proper waterproofing system. Damp walls create mold and mildew in your home. If you have allergies, there's a good chance that you're allergic to mold and these moist walls could be your worst enemy. If you don't suffer from allergies, mold and mildew can create health problems for your entire family.
Sometimes you won't even know that you have wet walls, because they're hiding behind the sofa, which rarely gets moved. Damp walls can be underneath your bathroom sink cabinet, kitchen sink cabinet and even around your water heater. Sometimes they're not even hiding, I've been in homes where people's poor vision, has allowed mold and mildew to form on damp walls right in front of them.
If you do have wet walls, get them repaired as soon as possible. Don't just fix the wall, make sure that you find the problem and make the necessary repairs. Fixing a damaged wall won't do you much good, unless you find out what caused the damage.Damp on walls can be an absolute nightmare and if put your head in the sand and do not deal with it, damp walls will continue to be a recurring and time consuming problems.
A solution for this problem is by consulting a qualified wall damp proofing specialist will first thoroughly assess the nature and cause of the damp walls and inspect the surrounding terrain before making any recommendation of a solution to combat rising damp. The cause and not just the symptoms must be addressed, to ensure a long term wall damp proofing solution. The damp proofing of walls may include the repositioning of downpipes, gutter repairs/maintenance, and changing outside ground levels and drainage. The correct, best performing rising damp solution is the answer to putting damp walls, floors and constant costly repainting and replastering behind you.
