DAMPNESS

The source of dampness in buildings can be the result of one or combinations of several sources.the main sources of dampness are: -
Rising Damp: Lack of an effective horizontal damp proof course (DPC) will result in rising damp.salt contamination by chlorides and nitrates will invariably occur with rising damp.

Pentarating Damp: Lack of maintainance to buildings results in rainwater ingress. Leaking gutters/downspouts, poor pointing, porous walls, defective roofs and old external joinery are the sources

Condensation: Usually accompanied by mould growth. Condensation is assocaited with poor ventilation and lack of adquate heating

Hygroscopic Salts: Hygroscopic (ie moisture attracting ) salts are usually associated with rising damp. However chimney breast, walls built with a strong acidic/alkail motar or historic strucures are other sources of Hygroscopic Salts

Lateral Penetration: Walls below ground level are subject to lateral pentration .the provision of Dry lining membranes can help provide dry surfaces


Inspection

Carried out by fully qualified surveyors ,Robinsons inspects the dampness considering all possible caues. Tests range from surface readings with a Protimeter to core drill samples using a Calium Carbibe meter. Wall plaster samples can be taken and laboratory tested for the present of Chorides, nitrates and sulhates. .
Using modern equipment ( ie Continous Environmental Motioring System) we are able to measure moisture humidity, ambient and surfaces tempertures.

Report

A detailed report with comphensive observations will be provided. Recommendations and specifications will be provided for any necessary treatments.

Treatments

All works carried out by Robinsons ar by fully trained and experience technicians.

Vandex Injection Mortar is used for the treatment of Rising Damp. This material has a British Board Of Agrement Cetificate. For Health and Safety Vandex is odour free and non toxic.

For a survey and report please contact our office surveyors on 0161-872-3133