Damp Proofing
We cover all aspects of damp proofing and can supply all trades to cover every aspect of the work necessary to get your home back to its best. We cover all aspects of damp proofing and provide a guarantee on applicable work. Dampness comes in many forms such as…
RISING DAMP
This is where ground water is pulled up through capillary action and spread through the fabric of your property. It is usually found above skirting boards of the ground floor or your property and can rise to approximately 600mm above outer ground level although its not uncommon to rise higher. This happens when the damp proof course has either failed or is bridged. We can put in place measures to get rid of the damage and make sure that it doesn’t come back, giving you complete peace of mind that using MCNALLY CONTRACTS has been the right choice!
PENETRATING DAMP
This is where water gets into your property from outside. It is often when there is a hole or crack in the external fabric of the building, or it can often soak through the with a constant running supply of water from a leaking downpipe or gutter. These a few examples of penetrating damp and if you feel your property is effected by water penetration the get I touch via out contact us page.
CONDENSATION
Is the most common and often misdiagnosed damp issue. It is mostly generated in kitchens and bathrooms as these are the areas of the home where humidity is the highest because of showering, cooking, running hot water. It often leads to black mould and can be harmful to your health if left unattended. It can wreak havoc on all areas of the home not just kitchen and bathrooms. We have put together some advice on dealing with condensation problems and to help keep it at bay download and print off our handy guide on condensation control, get in touch and we can you this. Or contact us to book a survey.
DRY/WET ROT
This happens when there has been damage through water ingress or lack of ventilation to concealed timbers for a period of time. This can damage the stability of the wood if left untreated. Often the joists or any other wood needs to be replaced but can sometimes be saved with the application of specialist products , if you feel you may have a problem with rot in your property please contact us to book a survey . Woodworm comes hand in hand with rot and these unseeable infestation can wreak havoc if not dealt with swiftly. We deal with all aspects of timber decay and beetle attack.
