{"id":6549,"date":"2016-08-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/damp-proofing.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=44"},"modified":"2016-08-10T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T10:00:00","slug":"2-reasons-solid-wall-homes-suffer-damp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/inspiration\/2-reasons-solid-wall-homes-suffer-damp\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Reasons why Solid Wall Homes Suffer from Damp"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you live in a house that was built before the 1930s, it’s probably got solid walls. Solid wall homes are subject to damp because of two reasons.<\/p>\n

1. Insulation<\/h3>\n

Homes with solid walls are not as well insulated as properties with cavity walls. <\/p>\n

This is because they have just one wall, whereas cavity walls are thicker. They are thicker because they are made with two layers of wall with a small cavity in between. <\/p>\n

Solid walls will let more hot air out and cold air in. Solid wall homes are also more difficult to insulate, meaning lots of people just leave them. <\/p>\n

That leads to damp problems as warm air hits the cold walls.<\/p>\n

2. No damp proof course<\/h3>\n

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It’s not very likely that solid wall homes will have a damp proof course (DPC). Damp is more likely to form in a home without a DPC because there is nothing protecting the building.<\/p>\n

If you want to insulate your solid walls, you must check to see whether your home has a DPC first. It’s vital that you check, because you could end up making your home more likely to get damp if you choose the wrong materials. <\/p>\n

If the insulation you choose isn’t breathable, you could end up with moisture getting trapped in the insulation. This will eventually cause damp and create lots of problems.<\/p>\n

The best way to tackle damp in solid wall homes<\/h3>\n

It’s best to install a damp proof course in a property with solid walls. It will prevent moisture from rising up through your walls, which is known as rising damp.
\n\"solidA damp proofing professional can fit a DPC horizontally or vertically and use cream or rods and chemicals. They will create a barrier against moisture and prevent your home from suffering from rising damp. <\/p>\n

It’s also a good idea to choose breathable insulation, so moisture doesn’t get trapped and cause damp. <\/p>\n

If you need a DPC for your solid wall home, fill in the form below and we’ll put you in touch with up to 4 damp proofing experts.<\/p>\n