Damp is a bit of a general term used for several conditions and situations where water gets into your home in higher amounts that is ideal and causes several problems. These can include the growth of mould or fungus and the deterioration of building materials such as timber. Top of the list of damp causing situations is condensation. This is where the warm air in the house, filled with water, hits colder surfaces and everything ends up with a fine, wet covering. A little, short term condensation isn’t a big problem – say after cooking a Sunday roast with all the pans boiling. But regular or heavy condensation can lead to damp as the overall moisture levels in the house rise and create the perfect conditions with these nasty substances to grow.

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Rising damp is next on the list of common damp conditions and is based on the damp proof course of your home.  This is a discreet little black line in the bricks around 15cm above ground level that you can usually see from outside your home. It stops water being absorbed from the ground and access the inside of the house. If the damp proof course isn’t working properly, then this water gets inside and causes everything from tide marks and peeling wallpaper to black mould. Finally, there’s penetrating damp. This happens when water gets into the property through a weakness such as a window seal that has decayed or a broken roof tile. Once the water gets in, dark marks form and the problems of mould or fungus like dry rot can begin. Below we take a look at some of the advantages of damp proofing your property and the main reasons why you should get your home damp proofed. Please go here to this link https://advanceddamp.co.uk/damp-survey/ and know more about Damp Proofing Will Benefit Your Property.

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Prevent health issues: Perhaps the most important advantage of damp proofing your home is to prevent health issues that can occur from being in a damp property. Mould and mildew forms and thrives in damp conditions and the last thing that you will want is mould in your home. Mould typically appears in the form of unsightly patches of brown, black or green with a musty and dank smell and, if you are exposed to this mould and the toxins, it can be both unpleasant and dangerous. Health issues that are associated with damp and mould include headaches, wheezing, coughing and throat and eye irritation. Damp proofing walls will eliminate the above potential health issues and ensure that you and your family remain healthy.

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Avoid unpleasant smells: As mentioned above, untreated mould as a result of damp can create a dank and musty smell around your home. You may experience an unpleasant smell but not know where it is coming from; this may be because the damp patch or mould spores are hidden behind a piece of furniture. The smell of damp and mould can become strong and overwhelming in your home; you do not want it to stop you from having guests around or for it to interfere with your everyday life. Luckily, with the correct damp treatment carried out by a specialist you should be able to get rid of the smell fairly easily. Just remember that when it comes to damp, out of sight should not mean out of mind.

Avoid decreasing the value of your property: Unless treated properly and professionally, damp patches will be a continuous issue in your home and the problem will keep coming back, especially if you are painting over these patches. If you are looking to sell up your home soon, or may potentially want to in the future, then recurring damp spots could cause you a few problems. It may put future buyers off your property, as not many people will want to invest in a new home that already has problems and issues – particularly problems that can cause health issues and smells. It will also look generally unattractive on your walls, putting people off. Damp proofing your home will ensure that your property is in top condition and the most appealing that it can be to buyers.

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Prevent structural problems in your building: A more serious issue that can be caused by damp is structural damage to your property. Bad damp conditions can cause fundamental damage to the timbers in your property’s structure – something that you definitely want to avoid. Wet rot occurs when a fungus makes timber damp or wet. This wet rot fungi makes the wood feel spongy and mushy as it breaks the wood down into fibres, causing it to collapse and crumble away. Wet rot can also rot and fester in carpets, wallpapers and plaster. Dry rot is an even more serious condition than wet rot; it can attack any area of your property and even grow through walls into neighbouring properties. Dry rot is a fungus that causes wood decay, attacking and digesting parts of wood that gives timber its strength and stiffness. 

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