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What Causes Penetrating Damp?
There are a few usual suspects when it comes to penetrating damp:
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Blocked or Leaking Guttering: When your gutters overflow or get clogged, water can back up and seep into your walls.
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Aged Brickwork: Over time, even the sturdiest bricks can become porous, allowing moisture to penetrate.
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Defective Pointing: The pointing (the mortar between your bricks) can crack or wear away, creating a pathway for water to enter.
How We Fix Penetrating Damp
The key to tackling penetrating damp is identifying the source of the water ingress. Once we've found the culprit, we can address it directly. Here's what a typical repair might involve:
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Pointing The Mortar Joints: Repairing and sealing mortar joints to prevent water entry.
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Repairing Guttering: Fixing or replacing damaged guttering to ensure proper water drainage.
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Plastering the Walls: Restoring damaged plasterwork to its original condition.
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Waterproof Coating Bricks: Applying a waterproof coating to bricks to prevent further water absorption.
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Treating the Timber: Addressing any timber affected by damp to prevent decay.
Don't Let Damp Win
Don't suffer through another cold, damp winter. If you suspect penetrating damp is causing problems in your home, contact 1st Call Damp Specialists Ltds Ltd today! We offer free surveys to assess the situation and provide a no-obligation quote across Lincolnshire, Boston, Woodhall Spa, and beyond.
“Highly recommend. Amazing team. Great communication, honest, thorough, and tidy. 100% these two are your men if you're worried about damp issues. Every detail of the job, from updating me regularly regarding their progress to cleaning up, was carried out to high standards. Thank you.”
Vicky W. - Google Reviews
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