Advanced Damp ltd

Damp is a bit of a general term used for several conditions and situations where water gets into your home in higher amounts that is ideal and causes several problems. These can include the growth of mould or fungus and the deterioration of building materials such as timber. Top of the list of damp causing situations is condensation. This is where the warm air in the house, filled with water, hits colder surfaces and everything ends up with a fine, wet covering. A little, short term condensation isn’t a big problem – say after cooking a Sunday roast with all the pans boiling. But regular or heavy condensation can lead to damp as the overall moisture levels in the house rise and create the perfect conditions with these nasty substances to grow. Rising damp is next on the list of common damp conditions and is based on the damp proof course of your home.  This is a discreet little black line in the bricks around 15cm above ground level that you can usually see from outside your home. It s