Prevent damp problems
March 17, 2010
Do you want to prevent damp problems in the future? Have you had damp problems in the past and want to prevent damp problems coming back? If so, read our five steps to preventing damp problems in your property below.
Five steps to prevent damp problems
Simply follow the "five R's":
- Regular maintenance. Check and clean out gutters, down pipes and seal any leaking joints.
- Regular inspections. Have a competent person inspect the property approx every two years for signs of water ingress.
- Rapid action. As soon as you detect a damp problem, deal with it quickly. The longer you leave it the more costly the damp problem will become.
- Remove moisture out of the building. Use vents in bath rooms, above cookers etc preferably Humidistat controlled. This helps to prevent condensation problems
- Renew bath and shower seals on a regular basis.
More help to prevent damp problems
For further information and help to prevent damp problems, treating damp problems or property problems and solutions in general, why not visit the following web pages:
- Property problems and solutions
- Damp proofing
- Condensation treatment
- Rising damp treatment
- Penetrating damp
Basement waterproofing
However, if you just want to speak to someone with regards to getting some help towards a particular damp problem you have, call 0800 65 22 678 our use our contact form and we will arrange for some to call and speak to you at a time that's convenient for you.