Every home owner dreads finding damp in their home. To help home owners avoid damp problems in their home here are Timberwises top 5 tips to avoid damp problems in the future:
Top 5 ways to avoid damp problems
- Regular external maintenance:Keep gutters and other rain water goods clean and free of leaves and other debris. Also seal any leaking joints as these could lead to damp problems.
- Routine property inspections:Have a thorough inspection by a qualified surveyor every couple of years to identify potential damp problems such as water ingress through leaking gutters.
- React fast!: If you do discover a damp problem with your home dealing with the damp issue sooner rather than later will save you money in the long term. The longer the damp problem is left the worse it will become.
- Control the moisture within the building: Condensation within a property is one of the major types of dampness found within properties. Condensation can be controlled through ventilation in bathrooms and kitchens or by using such methods as positive pressure units to control the ventilation of the whole property.
- Check seals:Seals around baths, showers and sinks can all eventually perish. Check the seals and where needed renew to prevent damp problems occurring.
Further help to prevent damp problems
Timberwise have been treating damp problems for over 40 years. More help and information about damp problems can be found on our damp related web pages:
- Damp proofing advice
- Controlling condensation
- Penetrating damp
- Rising damp advice
- Basement waterproofing
If you find you do have a damp problem that needs some expert attention simply call 0800 288 8660 or request a damp survey on line by completing our damp survey request form.