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A total renovation is the ideal time to detect damp problems at an early stage and implement preventive damp proofing. Failing to tackle damp in time risks the need for new renovation work later on.<\/p>\n
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In any case, you shouldn’t just let damp run its course. Damp problems can cause significant damage: <\/p>\n
During a total renovation, large parts of the home are exposed. This is the perfect moment to detect existing damp problems and tackle them structurally. Even when no visible damage is present, a preventive check can uncover hidden issues. Especially with older homes, this is certainly not an unnecessary luxury.<\/p>\n
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Not every damp problem starts the same way. During a total renovation, specialists first determine which type of damp problem is present and which treatment is required. <\/p>\n
Rising damp occurs when ground moisture draws up into the walls via the foundations. Older homes without a proper damp-proof course are particularly susceptible to this. <\/p>\n
Typical signs include:<\/p>\n
The most common solution consists of wall injections. Specialists apply a water-repellent product into the wall to form a new damp-proof course. This prevents ground moisture from drawing up any further. <\/p>\n
More about rising damp and wall injections<\/a><\/p>\n Many renovation projects involve new insulation or a facade renovation. This makes it the perfect time to tackle penetrating damp. Penetrating damp occurs when rainwater enters through damaged or porous facades. Typical culprits are worn joints or porous bricks. <\/p>\n Broken joints must be repaired, damaged bricks replaced, and cracks professionally sealed. Afterwards, we can apply a hydrofuge treatment to the facade. This makes the facade water-repellent without changing the appearance of the wall. <\/p>\n Modern renovations make homes increasingly better insulated and more airtight. While positive for energy consumption, it also increases the risk of condensation damp. Condensation occurs when warm, moist indoor air settles on cold surfaces. This causes the typical condensation on windows, but it can also lead to damp patches and mold. <\/p>\n During a total renovation, ventilation must therefore be included in the renovation plan. In the best-case scenario, you install a mechanical ventilation system (Type D). Moist air is then continuously extracted while fresh outdoor air is brought in, all without losing heat. <\/p>\n More about ventilation and condensation control<\/a><\/p>\n Many people want to convert their basement into storage space, a laundry room, a hobby room, or even extra living space during a renovation. But for that, the basement must, of course, be completely dry. <\/p>\n Depending on the situation, specialists usually opt for basement tanking or basement drainage. With the first method, we make the entire basement waterproof from the inside using special cement layers. With the second method, we drain entering water in a controlled manner via a drainage system. <\/p>\nSolving penetrating damp during facade renovation<\/h3>\n
Preventing condensation damp with good ventilation<\/h3>\n
Tackling basement damp<\/h3>\n