What Type of Dampness Do You Have?

It is a common misconception that damp has a singular cause. The reality is that there are several different types of damp that can effect a building, each requiring specific solutions.

Type of Dampness

Symptoms

It is important to properly identify the type of dampness that is effecting your property. Using the wrong treatment method due to misidentification can often do more harm than good. The following symptoms can help with damp identification.

Solutions

Once the correct form of dampness has been identified, the following treatment methods should be considered to rectify the problem.

What Next?

Rising Damp

Rising Damp Symptoms

Peeling and blistering of wallpapers and paints

Damp walls can cause paint blistering, wallpaper peeling and plaster crumbling.

Visible dampness and efflorescent salts can be seen on lower sections of the wall.

Rising Damp Solutions

Install new DPC using Dryzone or Dryrods to block damp.
Damaged plaster may need to be replaced using a specialist damp-proofing plaster.

What Next?

Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods

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Penetrating Damp

Penetrating Damp Symptoms

Rain penetrates through the wall, leaving damp patches.

Damp patches appear on the inside of the wall around windows and doors.

Penetrating Damp Solutions

Repair masonry defects e.g. cracks, damaged pointing, faulty window / door seals, etc...
Apply Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream to the outside wall, which will stop rainwater soaking into porous bricks, stone and mortar.