Damp: Causes, Effects, Prevention and Cure
Dampness
in a simple term is when excess water
molecule is on building which
results to visible growth of mould and destruction or disturbance of
wall surfaces and materials. |
CAUSES
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1
Rain– If the roof is not well constructed to take out water rain, it
may lead to dampness on walls due to leakages down from roof to wall.
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2 Faulty Plumbing System-Leaking pipes will cause water to affect the building, which also leads to dampness.
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3 Waterlogged soil-Moisture in the soil can rise up into the building through capillary action and cause dampness in building.
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4 Area susceptible to extreme flood and bad weather condition.
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5 Area close to canal/gully etc which can experience an overflow of water.
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6 Using wet or unseasoned building materials.
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7
Air conditioning system-When hot humid air comes in contact with
materials cooled by the airconditioning process, it causes condensation
on the liquid water on the surfaces.
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8 Indoor activities-Which releases moisture into the air like cooking, dishwashing, clothes washing, bathing etc.
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9 Roof- Leak from bad slate/tile or cracked concrete gutter will increase build up of moisture in walls ,timber and plaster.
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Contact Us
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99 PROPERTY NIGERIA LIMITED
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TEL. +234(0)8099994939 / +234(0)8099994949
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