Damp Proofing Specialists County Carlow
Are you dealing with a damp problem in your home? Perhaps you have noticed an unpleasant smell, some mould, or dark patches forming in the corners of a room? We are here to help!
The different types of damp
- Rising Damp: This typically travels upward from the ground and is usually a sign of a damaged DPC, or outside ground levels that are too high around the property
- Penetrating Damp: Moisture that enters from the outside and finds its way through to the interior
- Condensation Damp: Excess humidity in areas such as bathrooms or bedrooms where there is no adequate means of allowing moisture to escape the room
Damp proofing works to identify and treat moisture within walls. Our services address rising damp through a new chemical damp proof course (DPC) injection, penetrating damp caused by defective walls or pointing, and the control of condensation and mould.
Where rising damp is the concern, reducing the outside ground level can make a considerable difference, as it should sit at least 150mm below the interior flooring. In situations where this is not achievable, we recommend the installation of land drainage, french gravel drains, and wrapping the lower section of the exterior wall, a process known as tanking.
Treatment will generally involve fitting the DPC, hacking off and re plastering with a salt retardant render, and resolving the underlying source of the damp.
Alongside our damp proofing services in County Carlow, we also provide solutions for brickwork repairs, external wall rendering and much more.
To book your free damp proofing estimate in County Carlow, simply give our friendly team a call on 089 618 0831.
