Top Five Tips For Damp Problems!
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Top Five Tips for Damp Problems!
Old Houses often have Damp Problems due to the lack of a Damp Proof Course
1. Look around your house – is there a defect, crack or blockage through which water could be getting in?
This could be a sign of a penetrating damp problem. Penetrating damp problems are caused by defects within the building or plumbing system where water has been able to come into the property. A water mark on an internal wall would be a sign of penetrating damp, and can give a good clue as to where the leak is getting through, so check externally in the same area as the watermark for any obvious problems.
DIY solutions -
- check the pipes, drainage and gutters for any blockages including moss, leaves, dead birds etc. Remove the blockage and you might find that the damp problem goes away easily!
- If the guttering is old, maybe it needs to be replaced
- Ensure that any cracks in the walls or window frames are fixed
- Have a good look at the roof. Are there any loose slates? Problems with the roof are a common cause of penetrating damp problems
Damp Proof Membranes
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Damp Proof Membranes – An Introduction
Detail, Newton 503 Mesh fixed with Newlath Plugs
A damp internal surface can occur from moisture rising from below ground level through old porous brickwork. This may be due to the original damp proof course being damaged, breaking down through age, or displacement due to slight movement of the property over years. Also in my older buildings, the external ground level has over the years risen to above the original slate or felt damp course. Rising and penetrating dampness cause a number of detrimental affects to internal finishes such as staining and discolouration, peeling paintwork/finishes, blown plaster, salt and oil contamination etc. Damp proof membrane solutions would be the recommended solution to these problems. [Read more]
Penetrating Damp
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How Do I Deal With Penetrating Damp?
Newton 503 Mesh being installed
Penetrating damp creates damp walls and can cause a number of detrimental affects to internal finishes. It is always imperative to diagnose the cause of the dampness, for instance in a damp cellar it will usually be because the external ground levels are higher which means that earth bearing against the structure makes the wall damp. Above the ground buildings in exposed locations or that have porous building substrate can suffer from moisture penetration.
Newton Damp Proofing Systems are a range of High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene membranes which are moulded into a stud formation. The damp proof membranes prevent any moisture and moisture vapour
Damp Treatment
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Here Newtonite is being installed to treat a damp wall
Damp walls result in a number of detrimental effects to internal finishes such as staining and discolouration, peeling paintwork/finishes, blown plaster, salt and oil contamination etc. Being a Damp Specialist Company with some 160 years worth of trading, know-how and experience behind us means that Newtons have developed damp treatment products that provide total protection to the internal finishes against these wall damp associated problems. [Read more]
Damp Proofing Walls
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Rising and penetrating dampness causes staining and discolouration
Newton Damp Proofing Systems are a range of High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene membranes which are moulded into a stud formation. The membranes prevent any moisture and moisture vapour and associated salts and contaminants within the structure affecting the internal finishes by providing a physical barrier between the old surface and the new finish. Whether installed by a specialist or if you opt for DIY damp proofing this will significantly prolong the longevity of the internal finishes whilst the damp proof membrane still allows for natural evaporation of moisture from the damp walls and unhindered movement of air to take place in the gap provided by the studs of the membranes. [Read more]
Damp Specialist
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John Newton & Company – The Damp Specialist
Here Newlath 2000 is used to treat severe damp in a Listed Building
John Newton & Company is the longest established independent specialist in damp proofing in the UK. Our products are specified by Architects, Surveyors and Structural Engineers for use across the construction spectrum from new developments to historic buildings including conversions, renovations and refurbishments. Our complete range of high quality membranes for use on damp walls act as a permanent damp treatment for problems such as penetrating damp and rising damp. [Read more]
John Newton & Company is the longest established independent specialist in damp proofing in the UK. Our damp proof membranes and ancillary products are used in all sorts of properties - from refurbishments to historic buildings, including the London Underground System and the Houses of Parliament. John Newton & Company is a family business, and we pride ourselves in offering the best service possible to our customers. We are also a market leader in basement waterproofing solutions. For our full range of basement waterproofing and damp proofing products please visit