The green, family friendly way to tackle damp

DO YOU have a problem with damp in your home? Damp can be so potentially harmful to our health that the World Health Organisation has identified it as a serious cause for concern. It might be hard to tell if it is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation. Imagine water being sucked up by a sponge left on a wet surface, and you’ll begin to understand how rising damp affects a house. Traditional damp-proofing solutions have relied on creating a barrier to keep out moisture, but this can involve the use of chemicals and is not a permanent solution. Penetrating damp happens when water enters a property that is ageing or poorly constructed, with a badly linked flat roof, for example. And condensation forms when warm air comes into contact with cool air. Insulation and double glazing can exacerbate the problem. The key to eradicating the damp problem in your home is to achieve the right balance between damp-proofing and allowing natural ventilation — and this is where a new system can help you. It is a green alternative to traditional damp proofing, which does not use harsh chemicals, so is safe for all the family. There’s no mess, no redecorating and installation costs are lower. Instead of creating a barrier, the system removes excess water content from the walls in which it is installed. This is done by installing a series of small, discreet elements into the external face of the wall. Moisture is drawn out of the wall into these elements, then channelled into the outside air. The system is suitable for almost any property and is installed from the outside, so there is no work to be done internally, such as replastering or redecorating. You can carry on with your everyday life as if no work is being undertaken at your property. The system is a long-term solution, with a lifetime guarantee. It works using the natural flow of air, so it will not break down, expire or stop working. The result? A lower humidity level inside your property, dry walls — and continuous protection against damp.