Home experts have put together a guide on how to spot and prevent damp in your home as three types create problems.Damp is an annoying issue in many households and that causes a variety of problems from unpleasant smells and peeling wallpaper.
If you leave damp untreated, mould can grow, which can cause health issues for anyone leaving in the home.It’s incredibly important that homeowners are able to correctly identify and mitigate damp in their home.
This is why Toolstation has created a guide to help homeowners identify the signs of damp and how to prevent it within their homes.According to the experts, there are three different types of damp:Rising dampPenetrating dampCondensationRising damp happens when moisture creeps up through your floors and walls.
This type of damp is typically caused by poor drainage underground, or high groundwater levels.Penetrating damp occurs when water seeps through the ceilings and high walls, due to structural issues.
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