DPC, Damp Proof Course Installation, Lancashire

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DPC, Damp Proof Course Installation

Rising Damp can develop within walls due to the lack of an effective damp proof course or the lack of damp proofing during earlier construction. In most cases, rising dampness is identified by moisture readings obtained around the base of the walls, however in more severe cases of prolonged dampness, visible damp patches may appear along with salts on the wall surfaces.

The chemical injection process, is low odour and cures within the masonry wall to form a barrier to rising damp, which stops moisture rising from the ground into the treated walls. Adjacent walls are isolated using a vertical damp proof course.

The installed damp proof course prevents moisture continuing to rise into the walls, however, due to the effects of the ground salts, the walls will not dry out effectively unless the existing wall plaster is removed and replaced using a salt retardant rendering system. Typically, treatment involves removal of the skirting boards and wall plaster on the walls to be treated. The wall plaster is removed to a height of approximately one metre, however depending on the salts within the masonry and several other factors, the height of the necessary replastering may be increased and will be individually specified once our surveyor has carried out an inspection of your property. Replastering above one metre high is not uncommon.

Our installations are carried out to the highest standards and are covered by the most comprehensive guarantees available. Please contact us on 01254 769169 to speak to one of our staff.

From initial enquiry, through to installation, we provide you with a friendly and professional service.