How to Choose the Best Damp Proofing Method for Your Home’s Needs

If you are a London homeowner, maintenance is always on your mind, it pays to take care of a major investment and in this short blog, we take a look at damp proofing. Moisture is a serious threat to every structure and if you’re not sure how to protect your home, we run through the most popular damp proofing solutions for London property owners.

Consult the experts

When it comes to damp proofing in London, we at London Damp Specialists are the go-to people; long-term solutions are what we are all about. Our qualified damp surveyors have seen it all and when we survey a London property, we include recommended solutions along with a quote for the work. If we think there are options, our team leader would give you the pros and cons of each treatment/service, while offering a professional opinion.

Basement waterproofing

There are several ways to waterproof a basement; basement tanking involves the application of water-resistant cement and screed to waterproof walls, floors and ceilings. Sika makes the best water-resistant cement and we use this in many of our projects, leaving a smooth watertight surface. The other way to waterproof a basement is a cavity drainage system, which comprises of 3 main components; cavity membrane that is fitted with studs to walls and ceilings, a floor drainage system, a sump area and pump to send water to the designated drainage points.

Penetrating damp

One way that moisture can enter your home is through the roof; broken or missing roof tiles will let rainwater into the internal roof structure, which can damage rafters and joists. How would you know if your roof developed a leak? Regular roof inspections make a lot of sense, as this would reveal any leaks and you can carry out repairs before too much damage is caused.

Rising damp

Damp in the ground can rise up a structure if a damp proof course is not sandwiched between brick courses just above ground level; every building in the UK should have a DPC membrane but if it becomes compromised, then moisture can rise up the walls, causing a lot of damage as it does so. Rising damp generally affects older properties where bitumen DPC develops issues; we at London Damp Specialists carry out effective DPC repairs, ensuring that rising damp does not impact your home.

Condensation

A damp environment is ideal for mould and mildew growth, while it also causes condensation, which can damage timber and plaster. You can remove condensation by opening windows to create an airflow, while heating the house will also dry out the air. If your windows have condensation often, why not replace them with aluminium of uPVC double glazing? This will eliminate the problem and save a lot of energy as well.

There are numerous treatments to treat damp and mould in London homes and if you would like an all-inclusive quote from the experts, call London Damp Specialists on 020 7548 4864 or fill in the form on this website.