by Environ Property Service | Nov 20, 2018 | Damp Proofing
Why Exterior Damp Proof Paint is Bad For Your Home Damp proof paints and renders contain plastics which form a waterproof seal when applied to a wall. They’re ideal for modern buildings, but can have disastrous impacts on period properties. You may think that...
by Environ Property Service | Nov 19, 2018 | Damp Proofing
Should I Paint Over My Damp Walls? One of the most common and costly DIY mistakes is trying to paint over walls or ceilings suffering from damp and mould. Before long, the paint is bubbly, peeling and mouldy again – your money wasted and your property damaged even...
by Environ Property Service | Sep 13, 2018 | Damp Proofing
What is Lateral Damp? Lateral damp is when groundwater penetrates sideways into a property through cracks or porous building materials. It can affect any floor which is in contact with soil, but is most common in basements. Areas that have high water level – such as...
by Environ Property Service | Sep 13, 2018 | Damp Proofing
What Causes Lateral Damp? When soil presses against a wall that is cracked or made from porous materials, groundwater can seep through and saturate the wall, causing lateral damp. You’ve probably seen lateral damp on a small scale when a flower bed is attached to an...
by Environ Property Service | Sep 4, 2018 | Damp Proofing
What is Penetrating Damp? Penetrating damp is damp which has entered the property from the exterior or from leaking plumbing. This also known as water ingress. If water is entering a wall, floor or ceiling at a faster rate than it can dry out or drain, the structure...
by Environ Property Service | Sep 4, 2018 | Damp Proofing
What Causes Penetrating Damp? Do I have penetrating damp Penetrating damp is caused by water entering a wall, ceiling or floor from outside the building or from leaky plumbing. A wide variety of exterior defects can allow water ingress. Here are some of the most...
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