Penetrating Damp
Rain penetration into masonry (penetrating damp) can occur in buildings of all ages. At its most obvious, it penetrates right through the wall and is visible as a damp patch on the internal wall – often causing discoloration and peeling / flaking of paintwork or wallpaper, this is often mis-diagnosed as rising damp However, rainwater penetration can be damaging to a property, even if it does not penetrate all the way through a wall. For example, moss growth, increased heat loss, and frost damage can be caused by rain penetration into masonry.
As penetrating damp can show similar symptoms as rising damp as well as causing other internal damp issues, we would highly recommend having the problem surveyed by a professionally qualified C.S.R.T Surveyor, to ensure the damp defects are not mis-diagnosed and will not cause unnecessary cost and stress.
If you suspect you have Penetrating Damp issues, you can book a professionally qualified C.S.S.W | C.S.R.T surveyor through our contact page.
Property Care Association – (PCA)
Toner Damp proofing puts customer care at the heart of it’s business and adheres to offer the highest standards for our customers. Toner Damp Proofing Ltd are full member’s of the Property Care Association, (PCA), which is the trade body for Northern Ireland and the UK, The PCA works tirelessly to ensure the highest standards of professionalism for those specialising in damp proofing, timber preservation, structural waterproofing and structural maintenance.
