The importance of a water barrier in the wall in case of rising damp
Do you also suffer from rising damp in the walls? Then there is a good chance you have problems with the water barrier. Find out how best to deal with this.
What is a water barrier in your wall?
A water barrier is a layer of damp-proofing material, usually integrated into the construction of the wall. It is designed to prevent the passage of water through the wall. It is usually placed on the first row of bricks, flush with the floor pass, to ensure that moisture cannot enter the house through, for example, the basement walls. In this way, it is therefore a kind of weapon against moisture problems, preventing damage to the structure or interior of a building.
The importance of a water barrier in your wall
It is important that this layer is intact along the entire length of the walls. If it is not, or the water barrier is completely missing, it loses its function. Then:
The infestation goes across the entire width of the wall and can go over a long length.
Fixing problems with the water barrier in the wall
Do you experience rising damp due to a problem with the water barrier? If so, there are several methods available to address these flood defence problems, depending on the situation. We briefly list them below.
Note: if you moisture in the walls does not automatically mean it is rising damp. It is always advisable to seek the help of an expert. An expert can determine the exact cause of the moisture problem and assess whether it is actually rising damp. Based on this analysis, he or she can then make specific recommendations for the right control method. You can get a free moisture analysis applications.
No water barrier is present
When you are dealing with rising damp, the first question you should ask yourself is whether there is a water barrier in your walls. Houses built before the 1980s, for example, often do not have a built-in water barrier. If the walls of your house lack a water barrier, it is best to have a water barrier installed. This can be done in two ways.
The existing water barrier is not doing its job
If a water barrier is already in place, the reasons why it is not functioning properly should be investigated.
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