Problems of rising damp

dogsbody


Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 00:34

After these recent rains rising damp has reared it's ugly head again. Does anyone know of anyone out here that can cure the problem once and for all using chemical injection methods?

The developers in Turtle bay have tried and failed three times to cure damp in a villa there. I don't think they have a clue of what rising damp is.

Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

Tim

brightlights



Joined: 09/11/2009
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 17:29

Tim, Be careful here....Our "rising damp" could not be cured by traditional injection methods, the bricks are far too porous to hold the barrier fluid. As the problem was a missing water barrier on the whole house foundations we had the floors taken up, the wet sand removed down to the oversite concrete and an epoxy DPC laid, new screed and tiles, and the walls relined with waterproof render. Outside we had the foundations exposed and waterproofed externally as well. That fixed it, but the cost was very expensive, however it is our home as we live here full time. Should you consider this approach, We have a pile of pictures of the work as it was done, contact me off the board if you wish to see the extent of the work.

Diana E

GBJohn


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 22:17

Hi dogsbody are you sure its rising damp it could just be the salt in the brick work if its damp the house will smell but i guess all your paint work is flaking off down to the cement wall been in the building trade so know what dampness looks like

henrik



Joined: 01/10/2009
Posts: 314

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 22:26

oh goddd.. here we go again... dump the damp

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 22:58

sorry, just have to say it 'Is Rigsby giving you problems?'