Rising Damp Sydney – Why It’s Important to Catch It Early

Rising damp can turn into a very serious issue, if left untreated for a long period of time. Often found in garage walls, fences, older style homes and newer builds with incorrect waterproofing applications, rising damp in Sydney can slowly erode building structures and accelerate defects around the home. Some common issues include blistering paint and plaster, rotting skirtings, rotting floorboards, musty smells and mould found around the home. Our expert team will completely eradicate the problem; keeping your home dry and anchored on a strong foundation for years to come.

Damp in houses is often the cause of family health conditions such as allergies, asthma, cold and flu, skin conditions, itchy eyes and severe reactions to mould. Please visit this link for the harmful health effects of damp in homes. As a trusted rising damp repairer and specialist in Sydney, we treat every project with the urgency it deserves.

Why Rising Damp Occurs – Sydney Based Solutions

For effective rising damp treatment, our Sydney experts always start with a proper diagnosis, using an electronic moisture metre to ensure a thorough and comprehensive reading. Over the years, we have seen a range of rising damp issues arising in older terrace houses in Sydney’s Inner West, Surry Hills, Redfern and Paddington.

With newer builds, durable damp-proof courses like aluminium, plastic and lead are commonly used, however issues can still arise from incorrect placement, design or construction defects or the damp-proof course being bridged by render. As an experienced rising damp repairer in Sydney, we pride ourselves on being the ‘go to’ specialist in the Northern Beaches and Sydney area.

How to Treat Rising Damp

During our inspection, we will test the walls with an electronic moisture meter to determine the exact extent of the damp. This works by sending an electronic current through the wall, which delivers a moisture content read-out.

All the damp and salt-affected render and plaster is then removed from the wall to expose the brickwork. We then pressure-inject the base of the walls with Westox silicone chemical damp-proof course fluid, which spreads through the injected brick course to create a continuous band of silicone that acts as a barrier to stop moisture rising up through the bricks.
The bricks are then cleaned, any major cracks repaired, and the wall rendered using a salt-resistant render mix. The walls are then finished to match the existing wall finish, be it a render finish, hard plaster finish, or a Gyprock finish. We can match almost anything.

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Rising Damp Solutions & Waterproofing in Sydney

Our rising damp solutions are recognised by Sydney homeowners as one of the most effective in the market. All damp is pressure-injected with Westox silicone chemical damp-proof course fluid, creating a continuous silicone barrier that stops moisture rising up through the bricks. We then clean the bricks and repair major cracks, making sure to reinstate the wall properly - whether render, hard plaster or Gyprock.

If you’re after a permanent fix to your rising damp issues, get in touch with the Sydney experts today for a quote.