Dampness has always been every house’s
worst enemy and it means a big headache for its owners. Whether you live on an
apartment or a house, dampness can appear anywhere. For this reason, we will
mention the main types of dampness that can appear at home, its causes and
possible solutions or ideas to get rid of it.
Firstly, there are three main types of
dampness:
- Dampness from foundations or the moisture
of the land: This type of dampness appears when the proofing against it hasn’t
been done properly during the construction of the house or building. This type
of dampness goes from bottom to top and it transmits through the walls’
material.
- Dampness in rooftops: In this case there
is dampness in the roofs or the higher areas of walls. This is generally caused
by a breakage in the roof lining or tiles. Moreover, dampness can be generated
in this area if too much water accumulates due to the obstruction of the
gutters or if they have a bad inclination.
- Dampness for pipe breakage: This type of
dampness is really common in all apartments and houses. When a pipe breaks, the
water starts to filter on the walls, and it can grow really fast, so it should
be fixed quickly.
The solution to these problems will depend
on the type of dampness you’ve got, its size, etc. Before doing anything, it is
recommended you seek for advice from a specialist. One thing you should never
do is cover the humidity, in order to make it look as if it has never appeared.
The options to solve dampness today are
varied. In the first place, it is always recommended to clean the drain pipes,
sewer pipes and the like every year to avoid obstructions. Moreover, it is also
recommended to paint the dividing walls and regular walls with waterproof
painting (especially in the outdoors). Also, make sure the lower parts of your
walls are properly waterproofed; if not, there are some new systems to do it.
If your house suffers from foundation
dampness, the solution is quite complex and expensive, so you should definitely
ask for a specialist’s opinion and see what he/she thinks is best to do.
Lastly, now there are some special sheets that
allow your wall to breathe so that dampness doesn't accumulate for the case of
those walls that have moisture and it is not a problem of yours, but your
neighbor’s.
Even though dampness can be complicated to
handle, it can be solved, and the sooner you solve it, the better (and cheaper)
it will be. Nevertheless, as we have mentioned previously, you should ask for
the specialist’s help.
