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WHAT IS DAMP PROOFING?

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Damp proofing is the generic term typically used to describe the installation of preventative measures to stop damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and dry rot. Damp walls can damage fixtures and fittings in your property, leave unsightly marks on paint and wallpaper and cause structural damage to timber and masonry. Damp problems that are not treated have the potential to cause more serious conditions such as wet rot and dry rot in the future. To speak to a damp specialist, contact Fixrot.co.uk on 7795263896 or complete our contact form and we will organize for our local damp team to contact you. You can also continue to read this page for help and advice on identifying and treating damp on interior walls. WHAT CAUSES DAMP WALLS? To help you identify the different kinds of damp that can occur within properties and the damp treatments that are available, we have compiled a handy list below: RISING DAMP Rising damp is a well known but relatively rare cause