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  CONTACT US Penetrating damp treatment   begins with identifying and correcting the defect in the building that is allowing water ingress to penetrate. When trying to identify the source of the penetrating damp issue, consider the following: Do you have any leaking gutters/downpipes? Do you have ageing porous brickwork? Is there defective pointing? Do you have Inadequate drip grooves under window sills? Do you have defective seals around doors and windows? Are you aware of any defective plumbing? Next steps for penetrating damp treatment Once the source of the  penetrating damp  has been addressed, consideration regarding penetrating damp treatment can begin. FOR MINOR CASES OF PENETRATING DAMP: This can be identified and treated through the application of some DIY measures. You can find out more by visiting our web page on stop penetrating damp – DIY tips. For more serious cases of penetrating damp: along with the replacement of the plasterwork, it may be discovere...

  WHAT IS DAMP PROOFING Explaining damp proofing, what it is and why its important CONTACT US WHAT EXACTLY IS DAMP PROOFING? What is damp proofing? In short, damp proofing is a generic term to describe the variety of damp proofing treatments applied to prevent damp problems affecting your property. However, damp proofing is more commonly known as a type of waterproofing for constructed walls where a damp proofing barrier (commonly known as a damp proof course or DPC) is placed in walls or floors. WHAT IS DAMP PROOFING – WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? Damp proofing works as a long term prevention to moisture decay. When it comes to walls and foundations, damp proofing prevents moisture and water passing through into interior spaces. Moreover, a healthy and fit for purpose damp proofing course will help prevent timber decay and structural damage by stopping moisture from reaching timbers within the property and thus helping to prevent outbreaks of dry rot and wet rot. DO MY WALLS CURRENTLY HAV...