J.H Garlick Limited is a specialized company for damp proofing in Kent. They have one of the skilled workers always willing to solve your problems whether it is about treating rising damp, penetrating damp as well as eradicating wet and dry rot. They are also capable of doing a wide range of other tasks which include comprehensive survey and report, damp proof course installations, wood treatment structural waterproofing and tanking, cavity drain and cementations systems. Potential surveys are also conducted by them which are done by CSRT qualified workers who can sense any damp issues and can identify any areas with damp problems. There area number of damp problems which can arise. Some of them are the following:
- Rising damp:
Rising damp is normally observed in older properties where the moisture rises through the building fabric through brick and mortar; this action is normally known as capillary rise. Water itself carries many minerals such as salt and other things, which include nitrates and chlorides. The salts are left behind when water evaporates and forms a damp in the building. Identifying rising damp can be proved beneficial for you because if it is left untreated, it may cause structural damage to brickwork, concrete, and wood.
- Penetrative dampness:
Older buildings are generally in more danger as in penetrative dampness the water penetrated through a building horizontally which is usually due to damaged guttering, downpipes or roof flashing. It may cause your building to weaken out, and the most common symptoms of penetrative dampness include discolored, damp areas on the walls, ceilings and floors, and weakening of plastering.
- Wet and dry root:
This can be caused by if there is no proper ventilation which leads to fungal decay. It can also be caused by the combination of rising and penetrative dampness. These conditions provide a suitable environment for the growth of mold and fungus, which can be harmful to your building.
Damping is among the serious house problems you can come across, and if you are a resident in Kent, it is twice harmful. Make sure you get yourself protected and choose the best damp proofing company Kent.
