Selecting the appropriate Damp Proofing Products

Author: onetimearticles | Posted: 16.06.2012

Damp can cause significant problems to the internal and external areas and structure of a property. If damp is left untreated it can cause brick work to crumble, wood to rot, mould to grow and plaster to fall off which can result in needing dry rot treatment or other treatments as well. Damp proofing products should be used as soon as damp is identified to stop the problem worsening. There are lots of different damp proofing products available some of which are safe enough for home owners to use themselves. If you are unsure of the cause of the damp them you will need to find this out before you use damp proofing products else the damp will just return. Some houses in the past were built with no damp proof causes so these houses are under threat of rising damp which is caused by water coming up out of the ground. Damp proofing products such as damp proof courses will stop this water damaging your property and causing structural problems.

In many cases damp proofing products can be used with minimal disruption but in more serious cases you have to pay a professional damp proofing company to come and rectify the problem to ensure the damp proofing products are effective and the problem is eliminated completely. The range of damp proofing products available includes DPC creams, cream applicators, Lectros Osmotic DPC, damp proofing kits, DPC fluids, injection plugs, damp proof paint, plaster additives and water repellents. You may need to seek advice from the retailer to help you choose the right damp proofing products for your specific damp problem.

If you need to use damp proofing products in your home then you may also be at risk of or already be suffering from dry rot. Dry rot can be caused by running water, dampness, poor ventilation and bad property maintenance. Dry rot can be very serious so dry rot treatment should be carried out as soon as you know you have a problem. Fast and effective dry rot treatment can save a property from serious structural damage. If timbers rot away then the whole building can become unstable. This is why dry rot treatment should never be delayed.

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