{"id":1503,"date":"2017-08-23T16:13:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T15:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&#038;p=1503"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:04:59","slug":"everything-need-know-treating-rising-damp","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/damp-proofing\/everything-need-know-treating-rising-damp\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Treating Rising Damp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rising damp is when moisture or water travels through the ground and into a property\u2019s floors and walls. It can lead to mould and mildew growth, which looks ugly and can be a health hazard. It can also cause structural damage. So if you have this kind of damp, it\u2019s important to do something about it.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to find out how rising damp spreads and how to treat it.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I tell if my property has rising damp?<\/h3>\n<p>Damp can build up for a long time without showing any visible signs. However, there are a few things to look for if you\u2019re worried about damp in your home.  These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patches of damp, mould or mildew<\/li>\n<li>Deteriorating plaster<\/li>\n<li>Peeling paint and plaster<\/li>\n<li>Rotting flooring or skirting boards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019re more likely to find signs of rising damp up to 1 metre from ground level. If you\u2019re worried about damp but aren\u2019t sure whether your property has it, get advice from a professional.<\/p>\n<h3>How does rising damp spread?<\/h3>\n<p>Once damp has got into a property, it will usually travel up through the building. This is because mortar and masonry have complex pore structures that let moisture travel through them. Particularly porous materials like brick are particularly susceptible to this.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s the best way to treat rising damp?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to treat rising damp is to cut off the moisture source. This will stop it spreading and getting worse and will mean that you can dry it out.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got rising damp, your property either doesn\u2019t have damp proofing or it\u2019s no longer working properly. So you\u2019ll probably have to install a new damp proof course or membrane. Both of these effectively act as a barrier to stop moisture travelling through your building materials and up into your home.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done this you\u2019ll need to clean or replace any affected plaster and redecorate.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help detecting damp or treating it, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/guide\/exterior-renovation\/damp-proofing\/\">\u2018Start my project\u2019<\/a> and complete our online form. We\u2019ll connect you with up to 4 damp proofing professionals in your area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rising damp needs treating to prevent it from spreading through your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1508,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[59],"class_list":["post-1503","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-damp-proofing"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a370 - \u00a3100 per square metre","price_sub_detail_label":"To fit a damp proof membrane"},{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a3400 - \u00a34,000","price_sub_detail_label":"To fit a damp proof course"},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Treatment time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1-5 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on property type and style"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"<ul>\n<li>Prevents damp from spreading and getting worse<\/li>\n<li>Helps to get rid of damp in your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","inconvenients":""}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - 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