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Rising Damp
Lateral Damp
Waterproofing
Roof and wall coatings
Roof servicing and maintenance contracts

Rising damp

Rising Damp is caused by moisture containing naturally formed salts rising from the ground through capillary action. Although salts and minerals in the ground are normally harmless, when combined with water, they dissolve and become acidic substances.

Rising damp usually shows up in the form of stained walls, blistering and peeling paintwork and salt accumulation of up to 1m high. If left untreated, rising damp will cause serious damage to a building’s structural integrity, not to mention damage to timber structures such as flooring, architraves and skirting boards.

It can be a health issue, especially to people suffering from asthma or any other breathing disorders.

Treatment

Remove affected plaster by scraping or chopping out, up to brick level
Inject a chemical damp-proof course (DPC)
Apply super barrier (which acts as a water repellent/barrier) against water penetration
Replaster walls with a mixture of super barrier, salt neutraliser, cement and plaster sand

Lateral damp

Lateral damp occurs when moisture enters the structure in a horizontal direction. Gravity then causes the damp to move downward into other areas. Penetrating damp can create isolated patches of dampness that get larger after periods of heavy rain.

Unlike rising damp, lateral damp can occur at any level. It can be caused by various factors including water or waste pipes, defective brickwork, poor flashing and inadequate grouting on tiles in showers and other wet areas.

Treatment

Removing all affected plaster
Applying damp proofing seal to affected area
Once treated, a new coat of plastering and paint can be applied

Waterproofing

In construction, a building or structure is waterproofed by using membranes and coatings to protect the inside of the structure as well as the structure itself. Waterproofing in buildings and structures are generally required for walls, bathrooms and kitchen, balconies, decks, terraces and roofs.

There are a variety of waterproofing methods that are used, depending on the application. These include using bituminous coatings and bituminous membrane waterproofing, with torch-on and self-adhesive membranes.

Silicone injection is also a common technique in which liquid silicone is pumped into apertures at high pressure to ensure that it fills any space that may be present. The silicone then dries quickly into a rubbery consistency that is both durable and long wearing.

Wall coatings

Dampguard offers a variety of painting services for both exteriors and interiors. We have experience in painting and restoring residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Roof servicing

Dampguard are experts in roof repairs, maintenance and new roof installations. We work with all types of roofing including tiled (steel, slate, clay, concrete), metal sheeted roofs, cement fibre and polycarbonate roofs. If your carport is looking worse for wear our team will service your existing carport without the hassle of replacing the IBR sheets.

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