Rising Damp
This is found in all parts of the UK and is caused by moisture drawn up from the ground, penetrating the bricks and stone in contact with it, then finds its own level. The results are rotten and salted plaster, stained wallpaper and nasty odours. When left untreated rising damp can cause structural collapse.

Lateral Damp
Occurs seriously, when outside walls become porous due to age and deterioration. This can happen with many finishes: brick, stone, rendered, pebble dashed or white washed. Treatment however, is simple, straightforward and relatively inexpensive.

Condensation
Requires real expert diagnosis as it is more often than not confused with other forms of dampness. Usually rooms suffering from poor ventilation, cold inner wall surfaces and moisture-producing appliances (such as paraffin heaters and portable gas appliances) give rise to condensation.

Penetrating Dampness
Faulty and badly maintained roofs, upper floor window heads and gutters are the major cause, allowing rainwater access to lofts, ceilings and walls. Failure to cure can cause problems such as ceiling collapse.

The Solution...
For rising dampness, high-pressure chemical dampcourse injection is the most widely used successful method of inserting a dampcourse into an existing building. The system has been awarded the Agrement Board Certificate of approval. Under this process, all types of brick as well as dressed and random stone walls filled with rubble can be effectively treated - with 100% success. In the hands of Damp Shield, unwanted damp can be eliminated - fast, with the minimum of fuss and the whole process is guaranteed for 30 years.