Dealing with damp

Kinds of damp

There are many kinds of damp and moisture problems that can occur in your house. They also cause many potentially severe health problems to you and your family. It is critical to deal with them correctly once they are diagnosed. If they are left untreated, the damage will only get worse.

There are many types of damp that can occur in your house . You can find it on the surfaces of roofs, underfloors and dark and warm areas such as inside walls and ceilings . Penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation are the three most common types of damp .

Solutions for different types of damp

How to treat damp depends on the type of damp that is affecting your home. Fixing the damage caused by damp is unfortunately not an easy job. In most cases, you need to consult a specialist damp company to take a look at your home . Otherwise, You can potentially make the problem worse which can cost you more money in the future .

But before you call out a damp specialist, there are some things you can instantly do to reduce the problems such as the increase of moisture, mould and mildew, caused by different kinds of damp.

Penetrating damp

When dealing with penetrating damp, you need to work out the cause of penetrating damp before you can treat it . You may start by examining your gutters and downpipes for leaks or cracks . Next step is checking the roof of the house, you may find wet timbers or signs of water coming in because of poor roof ventilation. Then check the windows frames and doors to see if there any gaps.

Rising damp solutions

A well designed and installed subfloor ventilation system is one of solutions to reduce rising damp from underfloor spaces because excess moisture is extracted from the subfloor spaces and out of the home reducing the chance of rising damp occurring .

By using fans and ducts to extract damp air, the amount of moisture accumulating under the floor will be reduced preventing the build up of mould and unwanted odours . Basically, the system first removes the damp and musty air from the under floor, then blows fresh air to replace the extracted air. . Finally, (the most critical step) the system creates an air circulation pattern that has a drying effect. This is calculated based on air volume so the correct amount of circulation occurs.

Fixing rising damp is unfortunately not a simple fix . It would be advisable to get an expert to look at your home.

Solutions for condensation

You can improve a condensation problems with better ventilation. You need to install and use mechanical ventilation systems that can vent to outside air, particularly in the bathroom and in the kitchen while cooking. This can eliminate much of the moisture that builds up from daily activities.

Another thing you need to keep in mind to prevent condensation is you need to control excessive moisture and produce less. For example, open some windows for a while each day to circulate the air, or cook with pan lids on, or keep your kitchen and bathroom doors closed to prevent moisture escaping into the rest of the house.

Doctor Damp Ventilation

There are some solutions to eliminate damp. A well designed and installed ventilation system can reduce penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation from underfloor, roof spaces because excess moisture is extracted out of the home will reduce the chance of those kinds of damp occurring .

For more than a decade, Doctor Damp has helped homes and businesses defeat the many symptoms of problems from damp . By diagnosing, treating and eliminating the problems arising from damp, they help to protect many homes and buildings as well as promote health and comfort to people living inside.

With well designed, supplied and installed ventilations systems, ventilation and dehumidification solutions for wardrobes, natural home cooling systems, ducted exhaust fans for bathrooms and much more, they will help you to address any kinds of problems form damp in your house.

Doctor Damp information:

Doctor Damp

Suite 1A Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2082 Australia

Phone: 1300 557 687