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The Glasgow Damp Proofing Company - Damp Proofing Specialists

If your home shows signs of damp, you already know how unsightly the problem can be. Damp frequently gives rise to mould, which in turn can affect your respiratory and immune systems. And if left untreated, damp always becomes more severe, eventually causing damage to the structure of your property and lowering its value.

In general, there are three main damp problems that affect Glasgow buildings - Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp and Condensation. They can all cause damage that you would normally associate with dampness, but it's the way that the dampness gets into the building that differs. Every problem needs a special approach that can only be correctly calculated by booking an inspection with The Glasgow Damp Proofing Company today.

With prompt diagnosis and treatment, Glasgow Damp Proofing can identify the underlying causes and carry out the work required. When you first notice you’ve got a damp problem, that’s the right time to take action and call Glasgow Damp Proofing - Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp and Condensation specialists..

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Rising Damp

Rising Damp is one of the most usual problems that plagues Glasgow properties. It is called "rising" because it affects building by rising up from ground level through the force of gravity. Water from the ground gets absorbed by the porous building material, pushing all the way up through the brick and mortar (like a sponge or a paper napkin soaking in water).

Rising damp is generally caused by either a missing Damp Proof Course (DPC) or a DPC that has been compromised in some way. Redecorating or re-plastering will only temporarily disguise the problem. Unless the seat of the damp problem is tackled, it will only be a matter of time before the damp is once again visible.

Penetrating Damp

Penetrating damp (rain penetrating the walls through masonry) is as common a problem whereby moisture enters a building horizontally (and not from the ground up) through the walls. This often occurs when there is a building fault such as a broken gutter or drainpipe, which causes water to pool against the exterior of the building and consequently seep through to the interior. Another main cause of penetrating damp is via an earth retaining wall (that is to say a wall whose exterior is below the level of the ground such as a basement or a building built into a slope).

In any case, penetrating damp can seriously undermine the structure of your walls and must be addressed by professionals. Please bear in mind that symptoms of penetrating damp issues might take a while to appear, as the water is slowly absorbed by the pores of the wall.
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When you first notice you’ve got a damp problem, that’s the right time to take action and call The Glasgow Damp Proofing Company - Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp and Condensation specialists.