 Dealing with Rising Damp
Any masonary structure unprotected by a properly installed damp proof course is
prey to rising damp. Moisture will rise by capillary action (a suction phenomenon arising
at the boundary between moisture and a small tube, crack or other tiny, enclosed passageway) through the pores of the masonry, seeking a means of evaporation. The moisture will
continue to rise until it reaches a height, where unless no evaporation is possible, gravity
takes over and pulls it down again. This height is seldom more than 1.20m.
The most obvious signs of rising are a brown "tidemark" on the wall and the plaster below feels cold or damp to the touch. Rising damp can affect any wall in contact with the ground and therefore can affect internal as well as external walls. It does not normally rise above about 1 metre (3ft) in height. If you suspect that your home is affected by rising damp it is advisable that you have the property surveyed.
Multiguard Solutions Ltd use DryZone
Damp proof injections to cure rising damp
and protect brickwork against penetrating damp, rising damp.
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Dryzone product datasheet
Covers advantages of Dryzone damp-proofing cream compared with traditional damp-proofing techniques. Includes instructions for installing Dryzone in a standard brick wall construction.
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Rising Damp and its Control
“Rising Damp and its Control” goes into more detail than the standard Dryzone datasheet. For example, drilling patterns for damp-proofing stone walls are included. The first section of the book deals with diagnosing rising damp.
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Damp-proofing and Rising Damp...
Flaking paint, peeling wallpaper, a "musty" odour, and timber decay are among the
most common symptoms of rising damp. Failure to treat rising damp properly can result
in a house that is unpleasant to live in and difficult to sell, so it is important to choose
an effective method of treatment.
Dryzone Damp-proofing Cream...
Dryzone is a special damp-proofing cream that is introduced along the mortar course at
regular intervals by injecting it into pre-drilled holes. The Dryzone then diffuses before
curing to form a continuous water-repellent barrier. This prevents the damp from rising
up the wall.Since the 1950s, liquid chemical injection systems, which work in a similar way
have been used to treat rising damp with a high degree of success. However, from the householders point of view, the Dryzone damp-proofing system has a number of
advantages over these systems.
FAST - Dryzone can be injected two to three times faster than ordinary liquid injection fluids. Treatment can therefore be completed earlier, minimising disruption to the householder.
CLEAN - Dryzone is not injected under pressure. The risk of fluid leaking into neighbouring rooms or properties and causing damage is therefore virtually eliminated. Dryzone does not contain any hydrocarbon solvents, so has very little smell.
EFFECTIVE - Dryzone is the result of an extensive in-house research and development programme. This involved the screening and testing of hundreds of potential formulations. These tests demonstrate that Dryzone offers a higher degree of protection against rising damp than the chemical injection systems that it was designed to replace.
Dryzone damp-proofing cream has also been tested independently by the British Board of Agrément (BBA). The BBA is a Government-partnered testing organisation that has been providing authoritative and independent information on building products for over 30 years. Not all damp-proofing treatments have passed the tests necessary to achieve BBA approval. Using a BBA certified product, such as Dryzone, is your assurance that the product has been proven fit for the purpose it was designed for.
Dryzone damp-proofing cream is manufactured in the UK by
Safeguard Chemicals Ltd
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