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HOW DO YOU DAMP PROOF A WALL? 🛠
Dampness on walls is a very common problem but not every damp problem on a wall is the same, so the appropriate damp proofing can vary. ☝️ For condensation problems you may simply need to improve ventilation in the property and clean the mould from the wall. Penetrating damp can be treated by fixing a source of water ingress and rising damp can often be fixed by installing or repairing a damp proof course. ✅

DOES PUTTING THE HEATER ON HELP DAMP? 🔥
Not necessarily. If your damp problem is a result of condensation, then making your home hotter can contribute to excess humidity. 🥵 Thats said, you can use your central heating to achieve relative humidity in your home and reducing the number of cold rooms, which are more at risk of condensation. ✅

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WATERPROOF MY PROPERTY? 🧐
Waterproofing is very important as it helps keep your house dry. ☔️ It helps reduce humidity inside the house and thereby protects things inside your house from damage caused due to humidity or water exposure. It is also important for the veracity of the building. 🏠

CAN YOU DO DAMP PROOFING YOURSELF? 💁
DIY Damp Proofing Kits do exist and the include everything your would need to install a damp proof course. ✅ However, if you do choose to go down this route please make sure you know what you are doing an incorrectly installed damp proof injection can cause more problems than it solves. Also, unless the condition you are facing is specifically rising damp there is no need for a DPC. 🚨

Additionally, DIY damp proofing will not carry a damp proofing guarantee.

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF DAMP ON INTERNAL WALLS? 🤷
There are a few reasons your internal walls can get damp. Rising damp only affects internal walls on the ground floor of a property and will leave a typical “tide mark” above the skirting board. Condensation is the most common cause of damp internal walls and will usually show signs of black mould. 🥴 Penetrating damp is another cause of damp internal walls and signs of penetrating damp include damp patches, damaged plaster, water marks on masonry and damp musty smells. 🧱

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WATERPROOFING? 💦
Different types of waterproofing methods popularly used in construction include:
💧 Cementitious Waterproofing.
💧 Liquid Waterproofing Membrane.
💧 Bituminous Coating Waterproofing.
💧 Bituminous Membrane Waterproofing.
💧 Polyurethane Liquid Membrane Waterproofing.

WHAT IS A SLATE DAMP PROOF COURSE? 😥
It is the type of damp proofing course that is quite common within older properties. 🏚 The slate is used as a barrier between the bricks to prevent moisture from travelling up through the wall via capillary action. 🧼

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF WATERPROOFING? 🪄
A structure is waterproofed by the use of membranes and coatings to protect contents underneath or within as well as protecting structural integrity. ✅ A combination of these stages is referred to as creating a “Building Envelope”. Therefore, compatibility of materials, their interactions, connections of building enclosures altogether also judges the performance of a building. And this performance is most hampered by the outdoor weathering factors, of which rain water and site drainage plays the major role. Thus, protection from weather, seepages from ground and vertical travel of water in a structure can be well protected by the correct application of waterproofing system. 👏

ARE THERE SPECIFIC TYPES OF PAINT THAT I SHOULD BE USING WHEN PAINTING MY PROPERTY? 🎨
The type of paint you choose is just as important as the colour, and can have a major effect on the character of your room, the quality of your paint job, and the vibe you want to achieve. ☝️ Where the room is located, how it will be used, how large or small the room is, and the overall look you're trying to achieve are the top factors to consider. ✅

WHAT CAUSES DAMP? 🧐
Damp occurs when there is excess unwanted moisture in the air that has no way of escaping. 💨 Excess moisture can be caused by steam when cooking, drying clothes inside the home and perspiration caused through showering and bathing. 🛀 Any building or plumbing problems that allow water/moisture into the property can lead to damp problems. The most common factors that allow moisture into a property include poor ventilation, leaking roof, failed damp proof course and plumbing problems such as a leaking washing machine or dishwasher. 👎 Be sure to get your property in the best standard before we close all our windows for Winter.

WHY SHOULD I RATHER USE A PROFESSIONAL PAINTER TO PAINT MY PROPERTY? 👨‍🎨
Professional painters not only do the hard work for you, but they’re also insured with the correct licensing to complete your painting job safely. When a painting company is properly insured, any damage costs that arise are taken care of by the contractors themselves. ☝️✅

IS DAMP PROOFING EXPENSIVE? 👀
It is difficult to put a price on it as damp comes in many different forms with each requiring their own tailored treatment plan. 🙆‍♀️ If you can establish the type of damp problem you have and the extent of the damp issue then it can be possible to establish a guide price to rectifying the damp issue, subject to a survey to confirm. To try and identify the type of damp problem you have, head over to our website on www.dampstar.co.za ✅