Solving moisture problems

You can apply for a damp-proofing grant online via the My Construction Counter from the Flemish Government. You should submit the application once the works have been completed, on the basis of the detailed advance and final invoices. It is important that moisture control must be carried out by a registered contractor. To ensure the application process runs smoothly, please gather your identification details, your personal income tax assessment notice and all necessary invoices and certificates in advance. Please ensure that the total invoice amount for the damp-proofing works is at least €1,000 (excl. VAT). At AquaConsult, we’ll provide you with all the necessary documents immediately upon completion of the work, so that you can submit your application for the grant correctly in just a few steps.

Although DIY kits are available to buy, doing it yourself wall injection strongly discouraged due to the high risks of incorrect implementation and the loss of the financial benefit. Without professional equipment and a thorough preliminary moisture diagnosis You may not know exactly how deep to drill, at what angle, or which type of damp-proofing gel is best suited to the specific wall structure. If the injection is incomplete or carried out incorrectly, the damp will simply continue to rise up through your walls. Furthermore, your entitlement to the My Renovation Premium if you carry out the work yourself. The Flemish Government stipulates as a strict condition that the moisture control must be carried out by a registered contractor. Furthermore, as a DIY enthusiast, you will miss out on AquaConsult’s long-term guarantee and the assurance of a permanently damp-free home.

On average, it takes around 1 to 1.5 months per 2.5 centimetres of wall thickness for an injected or treated wall to dry out completely. For a standard external wall approximately 20 centimetres thick, you should therefore allow for a drying time of around 6 to 9 months. The exact drying process depends on various factors, such as the initial level of moisture content, the thickness and material of the wall, the season and the level of ventilation in the room. Whilst the wall is drying, it is crucial not to start applying final finishes straight away, such as plastering or wallpapering, unless a special salt- and moisture-resistant membrane has been fitted.

No, treating it yourself rising damp In practice, this rarely leads to a lasting solution. The reason for this is that the physical cause of the damp – namely, seeping groundwater being drawn up through the wall – requires professional equipment and expertise. DIY remedies such as a fresh coat of paint or DIY injection sealants often only provide a cosmetic fix, causing the damp to find another route or the damage behind the wall to worsen. To achieve a permanent result, the wall must be grouted at the correct height, distance and depth using the appropriate sealing compound. A professional wall injection AquaConsult guarantees that it will stop capillary action in the wall, ensures that you retain your entitlement to government grants, and offers a guarantee covering the results for several decades.

To remove moisture from your home as quickly as possible, a combination of intensive ventilation, heating and the use of a dehumidifier is the most effective short-term solution. Open windows and doors opposite each other for 10 to 15 minutes every day and keep the indoor temperature stable at a minimum of 18°C. This helps to quickly dispel surface condensation from your living spaces, such as the bathroom or bedroom. Note: This only offers a temporary solution to temporary damp in the home. If the humidity remains high or if fungi and other damp patches, then this is a case of a structural moisture problem such as rising damp, penetrating moisture, condensation moisture or a lack of permanent mechanical ventilation. In that case, it is a professional damp survey and moisture control tailored to your situation, this is essential to resolve the cause of the damp problem once and for all.

Yes, in Flanders you can claim up to 50% of the costs for moisture control receive via the My Renovation Premium. Carrying out work on the internal or external walls to moisture problems to resolve once and for all, such as injecting walls at rising damp or facade impregnation at penetrating moisture, are eligible. It is important to note, however, that this work must be carried out by a certified damp-proofing contractor. In addition, for properties older than 10 years, the following also applies: the reduced VAT rate of 6% instead of the usual 21%. The exact premium amount and the payout percentage depend on your income bracket and the specific damp-proofing treatment. To be eligible for the Mijn VerbouwPremie, the invoice amount for the works must be at least €1,000 (excl. VAT). Our experts will be happy to help you with the right advice based on a comprehensive and free damp survey. They will also provide you with all the necessary documentation to ensure your premium application goes smoothly.

Effectively resolving moisture problems always begins by pinpointing the exact underlying cause via a professional damp survey, which is free of charge with us. Each type of damp simply requires a specific treatment. For example, rising damp contested by injecting the walls with a water-repellent gel, whilst penetrating moisture requires facade impregnation and a damp cellar is resolved via basement waterproofing or basement drainage. For stubborn condensation moisture or mould is, in turn, the installation of a mechanical ventilation system the permanent solution. Without a targeted approach, a damp problem will persist in the plasterwork and the structure of your home. In the long run, it will also start to your health to address. A permanent solution to damp therefore always combines effective, permanent treatment of the cause with long-term prevention.

Dehumidifier granules are only useful as a temporary and localised solution for a slight increase in relative humidity in the home, specifically in small and poorly ventilated spaces such as a wardrobe or a storage room. They absorb surface moisture from the air via calcium chloride granules, but their capacity is too limited to have any real effect on the overall humidity in a living room or bedroom. Against structural moisture problems, such as rising damp, leaks in a damp cellar or damp walls or condensation moisture On cold walls, moisture absorbers are completely ineffective. This is because they do not tackle the root cause of the damp in your home. To prevent damage to your home and your health, it is essential to tackle the underlying damp problem once and for all with professional moisture control tailored to your situation.