PENETRATING DAMP
SURVEYS
Are you a property owner or potential buyer concerned about penetrating damp issues within the building? It’s time to enlist the help of AMS SURVEYS. We offer comprehensive independent damp and timber surveys across Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester and the surrounding area to gather the facts and give you the knowledge you need to resolve your penetrating damp problems.
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WHAT IS THE CAUSES OF PENETRATING DAMP?
Penetrating damp often occurs due to moisture entering the property through some sort of defect in the fabric of the structure.
Penetrating damp can also occur if the brickwork is too absorbent. As bricks age, they can become worn and more absorbent as a result.
In summary, any combination of the following problems can cause penetrating damp:
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Leaking gutters and downpipes
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Blocked gutters
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Ageing porous brickwork or stonework
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Defective pointing or flashing
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Missing or damaged roof tiles
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Spalled bricks and degraded mortar
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Inadequate drip grooves under window sills
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Defective seals around doors and windows
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Burst pipes and other defective plumbing
CAN PENETRATING DAMP SPREAD FROM NEXT DOOR?
It is possible that penetrating damp can come from defects in a neighbouring property especially if you live in a terraced or semi detached home.
Once damp has been absorbed by a properties brickwork and pointing, it will spread through any other absorbent material it can reach. This means if your neighbour has incurred a penetrating damp issue in a party wall shared by your property then your bricks, timber or cavity wall will likely suffer too.
If you believe that your neighbour’s property is at risk of penetrating damp we would recommend politely talking to them about organising a damp survey.
PENETRATING DAMP TREATMENT
AMS SURVEYS can conduct a professional damp survey for your home providing you with observations and recommendations related to any penetrating damp issues.
We will carry out a detailed external and internal assessment of your property making recommendations on the type of treatment that is required, if necessary, to prevent penetrating dampness.
This will give you peace of mind that you have the correct diagnosis by a trained and qualified professional.
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