Professional Rising Damp Treatment in Bolton-le-Sands

Rising Damp in Bolton-le-Sands is a common issue, often arising when the water from the ground rises up through the fine cracks and pores in a property, causing moisture. Rising damp should be treated immediately, as it will often make its way up the walls of a building, acting like a sponge.

Rising Damp Should Not be Left Untreated

Rising Damp in Bolton-le-Sands can be a big problem if left untreated. Here at Graham & Son, we have been dealing with rising damp for a number of years now, so you can rest safe in the knowledge that your rising damp issues are in good hands.

Rising Damp in Bolton-le-Sands can also lead to ‘salts’. If this happens then the damage could range from anything from bubbling paint and plaster through to the disintegration of the wall. If you think your property could be effected by rising damp, then you should look out for the following signs;- damp patches, tidemarks or blistering on the inside walls and rotting timber i.e. skirting boards and floors. If your property has any of these symptoms, then please contact our team today to discuss treatments.

What is Rising Damp in Bolton-le-Sands?

As a relatively rare form of damp affecting the walls of buildings, rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground travels up through the walls. Effectively, this is where ground water is sucked up through tiny tubes in the brickwork. Around the affected wall, you get other porous building materials such as Plasterwork and timber found in the floor boards, joists and skirtings will also easily absorb the ground water, potentially resulting in wet rot.

What is Damp Coursing in Bolton-le-Sands?

Damp Coursing is a horizontal barrier in a wall that is designed to prevent moisture rising through the structure by rising damp. These salts from the ground can absorb moisture from the atmosphere leading to wall dampness when there is high relative humidity. The damp proof course will be usually applied at basement levels, restricting the movement of moisture through walls and floors.

Why is damp coursing important?

If damp is left to develop for too long, it can eventually rot and cause significant structural damage to your property. This means that it is essential that any damp patches in your property are taken care of as soon as possible. Ultimately, undertaking a damp-proof course will help to prevent damp from the ground rising up the walls and damaging your property. For all new build properties, damp proof courses in Bolton-le-Sands are a requirement in order to prevent rising damp from occurring.

What are the causes of damp?

• Small roof slopes or faulty junctions between roof slabs and parapet walls can cause damping
• Poor quality construction material
• Leakage through down passes can cause moisture
• Construction faults
• The rainwater falling on the outer walls & parapet causes moisture
• If the roof of low quality, rainwater can also enter into the house