Winters coming – Damp time?

When i hear about damp (especially Rising damp) I immediately think

RIGSBY!

 

the series about the bumbling landlord & the eclectic mix of tenants.

The regular miss-haps that befell them, the double-entendre’s that are sadly lost in nowadays society & the fantastically funny “romance” between Miss Jones & Mr Rigsby.

All set against a ramshackle building which, to be frank was a perfect setting for “Rising Damp“.

The real Rising Damp is not so funny…

He’s a naughty upstart, who’s a natural “social climber”… He will do his best to attain the headiest heights.. Starting from ground level & creeping up walls, internal & external brickwork, in fact anywhere to get up as high as he can.. Seeking prominence & attaining heights. He needs help though, otherwise he would be anywhere & everywhere…

Technically, he isn’t a “he” at all – forgive me, too many years of watching “the apprentice”. He is a naturally occurring phenomenon called “Capillary Action“. This the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition to external forces like gravity – think Paintbrush pulling up paint between their bristles.. or washing up sponge pulling up water.

For many homes affected its simply ground water, which is attracted to the dry bricks & mortar & starts to be pulled into the buildings structure.

Of course, during planning stages this is usually addressed, BUT sometimes nature takes over & the natural thing for the water to do, is rise up via the capillary action if there is a porous material above it. Also, if the damp proof course which was effected during construction is somehow breached (age, works etc) – the “apprentice” I described before will see an opportunity & take it – all guns blazing…

The moisture will move from the outside wall through to inside walls fairly smoothly & this is when the Rising Damp becomes apparent.. plaster becomes soft & wall covering discolour.

The moment you suspect you may have a Rising Damp issue, its best to get a specialist in, such as London Property Preservation, to ensure your problems are identified & dealt with effectively. the walls affected hold onto salts which travel upward with the moisture  as will the internal plaster – so a thorough remedy must be applied.

What to look for:-

Damp patches on external walls

Damp on internal Walls

Wet patches on Wallpaper

The good news is – LPPltd Can & will help.

So – Rigsby, if you had’ve called us, back the, maybe Miss Jones would’ve succumbed a bit quicker,. as your home would’ve been a bit brighter & a LOT dryer!!!

Contact LPP ltd now on 020 8689 0073

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Steamy Windows

And I am not talking about Tina Turner…. 

Although, I know that’s the first thing many of us over a certain age thought of; when faced with the words “Steamy Windows“….

A great icon, gyrating & dancing, belting out an anthem of a song…. So you don’t have to think about the real “Steamy Windows” …

You know, the ones, you get during winter, the ones you are trying to avoid thinking about, during the summer..

Ahhhhh Now you know..

This little problem, which you cover by wiping it away as often as you can & by sanding down the chipping & peeling 

paintwork.. possibly painting it over so it looks OK (Until it starts to peel again).

This little problem, you just wish wouldn’t happen…

So why not deal with it now?

Don’t just let it fester….

The air in our homes always contains moisture.. Usually invisible, but sometimes (when boiling a kettle, or a pan) we can get a glimpse of it before its absorbed into the atmosphere of the room.

The problem occurs when this warm, moisture filled air hits something cold & the water re-appears… sadly, this is usually a window & the mist (Sometimes worse still droplets) of water can run downwards & into paintwork, under seals, into tiles etc & mould will grow.  …

London property preservation have advice on the website, to minimise this problem as much as possible, simple hints & tips such as covering pans when cooking, opening windows and avoiding drying clothes indoors can be helpful.

We will of course give more detailed help, if contacted.

The remedy for Condensation issues need not be painful or expensive & if done before you have a major issue, will mean peace of mind & no more soggy paintwork, sooner than you think.

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Rising Damp – Is Rigsby alive & well in Surrey & the South East?

Well, The subject I’ve been tasked to tackle is Rising Damp & showing my age a little now, the first thing I thought of was this!

Rising Damp Opening credits  and lets be honest, it did make a fair few of us giggle back then  – the series about the bumbling landlord & the eclectic mix of tenants.

The regular miss-haps that befell them, the double-entendre’s that are sadly lost in nowadays society & the fantastically funny “romance” between Miss Jones & Mr Rigsby.

All set against a ramshackle building which, to be frank was a perfect setting for “Rising Damp“.

The real Rising Damp is not so funny… He’s a naughty upstart, who’s a natural “social climber”… He will do his best to attain the headiest heights.. Starting from ground level & creeping up walls, internal & external brickwork, in fact anywhere to get up as high as he can.. Seeking prominence & attaining heights. He needs help though, otherwise he would be anywhere & everywhere…

Technically, he isn’t a “he” at all – forgive me, too many years of watching “the apprentice”. He is a naturally occurring phenomenon called “Capillary Action“. This the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition to external forces like gravity – think Paintbrush pulling up paint between their bristles.. or washing up sponge pulling up water.

For many homes affected its simply ground water, which is attracted to the dry bricks & mortar & starts to be pulled into the buildings structure.

Of course, during planning stages this is usually addressed, BUT sometimes nature takes over & the natural thing for the water to do, is rise up via the capillary action if there is a porous material above it. Also, if the damp proof course which was effected during construction is somehow breached (age, works etc) – the “apprentice” I described before will see an opportunity & take it – all guns blazing…

The moisture will move from the outside wall through to inside walls fairly smoothly & this is when the Rising Damp becomes apparent.. plaster becomes soft & wall covering discolour.

The moment you suspect you may have a Rising Damp issue, its best to get a specialist in, such as London Property Preservation, to ensure your problems are identified & dealt with effectively. the walls affected hold onto salts which travel upward with the moisture  as will the internal plaster – so a thorough remedy must be applied.

What to look for:-

 

 

 

 

Damp patches on external walls

Damp on internal Walls

Wet patches on Wallpaper

The good news is – LPPltd Can & will help.

So – Rigsby, if you had’ve called us, back the, maybe Miss Jones would’ve succumbed a bit quicker,. as your home would’ve been a bit brighter & a LOT dryer!!!

Contact LPP ltd now on 020 8689 0073

Please visit us via email or the Website for more info  

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