Damp Prevention

Roofing

The roof and guttering must be kept in a good condition to enable a property to remain waterproof. Loose mortar, broken or cracked tiles or ridge tiles can lead to expensive repair work to the underlying timbers, which will deteriorate rapidly in damp conditions. Ineffective covering can lead to unnecessary work. You may find ceiling stains are noticed in a room after rainfall, this indicates that water is leaking into the roof space.

Flat roofs

Check for water staining on the ceiling as this indicates dampness is getting through. Felt covering can deteriorate with age and become porous. This can result in the surface becoming uneven, buckling or cracking in areas. On a particularly wet day check for drips or water seeping through the surface. It is useful to inspect the ceiling after a long period of rain as the source of the stain is not always directly overhead. Water can penetrate the roof surface and travel between the roof and ceiling level, before finding its way though the ceiling.

Chimney stack

Chimney stacks can be a potential problem, re-pointing mortar joints on the stack or replacing worn flashing can prevent further dampness penetrating.

Valleys

The conditions of the property’s valleys are a very important factor. The purpose of valleys is to efficiently channel rain water from the roof towards the gutter system. Rainfall can be very damaging to the fabric of the house. If the valleys are leaking or damaged, always repair damage as soon as possible.

Guttering

Gutter systems are designed to channel rain water from the roof towards the downpipes. The system prevents the house walls from becoming wet and saturated, causing problems with dampness.

We carry out this work in the Perth, Dundee (Tayside) Fife and Stirling area.