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Moisture issues

8/5/2018

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Moisture issues, can be caused from many things, the most common is rising damp.
Damaged or missing damp proof courses can allow moisture to transfer from the ground into the house slab and walls.
The dampness can be caused by ground level issues, such as the house being built too close to a retainer wall whilst being lower than the surrounding land. Even the slope of paving, if flat or directing water towards the house slab can cause significant issues as well as misdirected or poorly fitted storm water pipes . The house should never have a garden bed against any brick wall and should have a perimeter path around the entire house.
Dampness can also be caused from leaking bathroom floors and walls. Small cracks in the tiles, missing or cracked tile grout and the failure of the flexible sealant in the shower alcove. This is very common and the moisture is often transferred into surrounding rooms resulting in a musky smell. Of course if you are looking at an older house, the under floor brick dwarf walls or timber bearers, joists and stumps can also be effected. This dampness is very conducive to termite activity and contributes to the rusting of the ant caps that help prevent termites from entering your underfloor timber framework. 
Another major issue with dampness if timber rot. This can be through faulty or poorly fitted roofing, rusted sheeting, rusted gutters or even leaking gutter joints. Often houses will over many years will settle and the gutter falls can now be incorrect resulting in ponding or overflowing guttering. A majority of timber rot is however simply due to lack of maintenance.
With detection tools such as a quality moisture meter, a thermal camera and cavity camera gear, these issues can be easily discovered and a solution recommended.
The costs for salt damp range from around $70-$95 per metre for a single brick wall up to $85- $105 per metre for a double brick wall. Stone walls less than 450mm thick approx $120-$150 per metre and thicker walls costing around $150-$200. Note that this price is just the treatment costs, you need to allow for the remediation work of the walls and of course the dumping costs associated with the required repair work. The treatment is warranted for approx 20 years.
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2/6/2018 02:09:52 pm

Moisture seems to be overly prevalent. Maybe this is nature's way of telling us we are not the only living creatures in these planet. Microscopic organisms have every right to stay here also. The only problem is that they make us sick most of the time. This maybe the only reason we can alter their habitat. Let us not forget to pray for these little dwellers we happen to kill along the way as we try to make our areas "clean" in our standards and dry.

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Greta James link
21/4/2020 01:14:51 am

Thank you for informing me that rising damp can be an issue if the house was built too close to a retainer wall. About a week ago, I went to visit my sister's home. When I got there, I noticed that the home smelled a little musty. I wonder if she should look into rising damp treatment services that could help her prevent damage and remove the smell.

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Steve link
21/4/2020 04:27:47 pm

Hi Greta,
There should be a moisture barrier from under the house slab, that should be continued up the side of the slab to the top of the paving, but this is often just hacked out by DIY or poor paving contractors.
This can be repaired, but requires the paving to be removed and the water proof membrane re instated. After this the moisture issues should be rectified, even with a retainer wall built nearby, however if enough moisture is entering the property from the higher side house, strip drainage, agricultural pipe etc may also need to be fitted. Best option is to have an expert look at the issues and rectify the problem.

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Mold Removal Virginia Beach link
3/9/2021 07:34:50 pm

If moistness in the walls is not treated at the right time it can cause mold growth. Exposure to mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms in people who are allergic to mold. People facing the problem of moist walls should get it treated before it causes serious damage.

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