Damp Proof Course Installation - Baggaley and Jenkins Remedials

Raising Damp

Rising damp is indicated by an excessive dampness at the base of the wall, with a reducing moisture gradient going up the wall. It can be recognised by the appearance of damp stain marks or salt deposits. In addition fungal decay in skirting boards and flooring often occurs.

Damage caused by the rising damp is likely to include, blown wall plaster, deteriorated decorations and decayed items of timber. Often the lack of a damp proof course is the cause of rising damp. Similarly, damp proof courses can get damaged or become ineffective.

There are several effective methods for controlling or eliminating rising damp. Once it has been established as the cause, suitable remedial work can be recommended.

A replacement chemical damp proof course introduced into the walls surrounding the breech is often very effective in controlling raising damp and preventing further deterioration.

To eliminate rising damp completely a continuous physical membrane will have to be installed.

In most cases the plaster on the affected internal walls will need to be removed to about a metre above the ground level and replaced with special wall plasters designed to hold back salts and to allow the wall fabric to dry out.

Baggely & Jenkins (Remedials) Ltd will undertake a detailed survey to determine the exact cause of the damp. Once this has been established a full report and recommendations will be submitted detailing any treatment to control rising damp within the structure of the building and any associated works should they be found necessary.