As damp problems are often caused due to an excess of water, ensuring your home is as moisture-free as possible is one of the main defences in your arsenal. Try keeping lids on pans when you’re cooking, using extractor fans, drying clothes outside whenever possible and ensuring your tumble dryer is properly vented.
Ensure you regularly air out your rooms by opening the windows, using extractor fans and making sure vents are clear of dust. Even in cold weather, this will allow any damp air to escape outside instead of settling in the room and causing damp. For similar reasons, make sure to leave a gap between furniture and outside walls so air is able to circulate.
Blocked drains and guttering are one of the main causes of penetrating damp as instead of directing water away from your property, it collects and eventually seeps into the walls, ceilings and floors. Cleaning and clearing all the pipes and guttering on your property is a simple and easy way of avoiding this damp problem.
A damp proof course prevents ground water from travelling up through the bricks and mortar of your home and causing rising damp. Check that your property has had one installed by a professional, if you’re not sure how or want an expert’s opinion, please don’t hesitate to contact our experienced team at Croft on 01202 737739.
Croft Preservation specialises in damp treatment services including damp proofing, wet rot and dry rot. If you’re worried about a damp problem in your home, please contact us today on 01202 737739 to speak to an expert or book a professional damp survey.
