Penetrating Damp Proofing Walls

Typically, penetrating damp is caused by issues with the building or plumbing where a problem has allowed water to enter the property. ADC Ltd Bristol will come and visit your home, rental property or business to identify the cause and come up with a report to identify the course of action needed.

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Penetrating damp can have a number of different causes.  When above ground level it is usually because of leaking gutters or downpipes, defective flashings, masonry and mortar defects and poor ventilation.

Moisture penetrates through walls when left unchecked and even though this may look harmless at first water can be one of the most destructive forces on your property. Even if it does not penetrate all the way through a wall it will often lead to condensation problems, moss growth, increased heat loss, and frost damage into the masonry.

Prevention of Penetrating Damp Proofing

There are some checks and property care measures you can take to help prevent penetrating damp:

• Examine gutters, down pipes, flashing, rendering and window frames in detail;

• If the guttering has seen better days, think about replacing it with new easy-to-fit plastic guttering;

• Check the rendering to see if it's cracked, plus look at re-sealing any gaps around window frames;

• Always make sure that down pipes are unobstructed;

• Check underneath window sills as there should be a drip groove to shed rainwater.

The Cure for Penetrating Damp Proofing

ADC Ltd Bristol can cure any penetrating damp proofing problem. We can remove all existing plaster and backing coats in the affected areas. The brick work is then coated with water proof sand and a cement render coat which is then finished with a multi plastering coat. This resolves the problem and prevents a reoccuriring problem.