How to Identify What Type of Damp You Have

How to Identify What Type of Damp You Have

How to Identify What Type of Damp You Have

4th February 2019

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Do I have penetrating damp?

Common signs of penetrating damp include:

Blotchy patches on internal walls
Plaster and paint deterioration, blistering, the appearance of stains and salts
Rotting skirting boards or timber
Excessive moss growth on external walls
Moisture entering the brick (known as spalling) causing surface damage
Damp staining on external walls
Wet and crumbly plaster

Do I have rising damp?

If any of the following sounds familiar, you may need rising damp treatment:

Damp patches that start at the base of a wall and gradually move upwards, in a vertical fashion
Skirting boards or plaster that is damp or rotting
Floor coverings, such as tiles, vinyl or carpet, that are wet and lifting
Peeling paint or wallpaper
The appearance of a white, powdery salt-like substance on a wall
Yellow or brown tide marks or staining on a wall

Do I have condensation problems?

If you have any of the below it might be worth looking at condensation damp treatment.

Streaming windows
Damp patches on walls, especially behind furniture and in corners
Wallpaper that is starting to peel off
Black dots on window frames
Mould growth (usually black mould) starting to appear
Soft furnishings and fabrics become prone to mould and mildew.

If you have damp in your house, Prokil damp specialists offer a free, no obligation damp survey. Contact Prokil Brighton today on 01273 258111.

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