Dealing with damp in Atherton is a regular issue faced by staff at Ascot Damp Proofing, who are specialists in this arena. According to Ascot Damp Proofing, damp turns up in the home from many different sources which only a professional surveyor can detect. After sourcing the issue, a surveyor will recommend the best course of action to deal with that damp issue. Evidence of damp may be seen as cracks in the walls, presence of mould or mildew, wallpaper stripping off of the walls, tide marks, and damp patches.

Ascot Damp Proofing is frequently asked why in Atherton damp is so hard to stop? According to their professional surveyors, damp is so difficult to stop because there are multiple sources of moisture, especially in a place such as Lancashire. Moisture can arise from the following: air-moisture condensation, internal spillage, and penetrating and below-ground damp. In air-moisture condensation, humidity arises from activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, cooking, and even from energy-saving procedures such as double-glazing. These activities raise humidity levels, which consequently raise condensation below dew-point levels. Damp resulting from internal spillage such as dishwashers, burst pipes, showers, and leaks are also common contributors. Penetrating damp results from parts of the home that are exposed to rain such as parapets, chimneys, and roofs. Certain areas of the roof that are hard access can be affected such as mortar fillets, and hips. Leaks from the parapet or valley gutters may cause damage to the roof timbers. Below-ground damp may arises when the floors become moist because moisture evaporation is inhibited by rubber-backed carpets, vinyl sheets, and other impervious coverings.

If you suspect the presence of damp in Atherton in your home, contact the experts in the business, Ascot Damp Proofing. Apart from dealing with damp issues, they also specialize in cavity wall ties, plastering, condensation, and dry and wet rot. For more information about their damp proofing or other services, contact them on 07519 291 772.