1.Rising damp

Deficient insulation above and/or below ground level allows permanent access of moisture into the masonry.

Weak points of the building are : Foundations Cellar floor Masonry

Symptoms : Damage area parallel to the ground Fungus Musty odour Peeling off of wallpaper or plaster/render Destruction of wall surfaces

Solution: AQUA-GATE technology

2. Run off water
Deficient insulation above and/or below ground level allows the access of moisture due for example to a hillside location. This is where the capillary action takes hold.

Weak points of the building are :
Foundations
Below ground masonry

Symptoms :
Fungus
Musty odour
Weather dependent damages

Solution: AQUA-GATE technology

3. Condensing humidity

Resulting from cooking steam, ironing, washing or improper room ventilation are just some the many reasons for the build up of condensation.

Weak points of the building :Kitchen, bathroom storage room, utility room

Symptoms:

Fungus Musty odour Damp wall surface

Solution : New insulation Changed ventilation regime Air dehumidifier

4. Precipitation and humidity

Moisture penetrates through damaged Pointing on external walls and spreads through the walls.

Weak points of the building : Roof Weather facing side External wall Window

Symptoms : Patches Plaster cracks Peeling wallpaper Fungus

Solution : Renew pointing