What are the main symptoms of rising damp?

The main symptoms of rising damp are: excess damage to skirting boards, tide-like stains on the wall, peeling wallpaper or paint and wet patches. It can also manifest itself in the form of white powder.

What can I do to ensure that my home has the correct damp proofing?

The most efficient way to ensure that your home has the best damp proofing is ensuring you have a suitable damp-proofing barrier in place. This can either be a damp-proof course, this is a plastic or felt strip within the wall, or a damp-proof membrane, this sheet connects to the damp proof course and can be found under the concrete. These barriers will form a seal ensuring prevention of rising damp.

How to prevent rising damp before it worsens?

If you are experiencing rising damp, please contact us to assess the cause. In most cases, it is likely that there is a drainage issue within your area, causing the groundwater levels to above the barriers. Dower Datech will be able to assess the cause of the problem and advise on the best solution. Such solutions include: upgrading the local drainage system, adjusting the gradient of the ground away from your home so water won’t collect near the surface, re-adjusting the area below the floorboards (allowing the water to evaporate) or using a damp proof course.

How long does it take to treat rising damp?

Walls that are affected by rising damp can take around 6 months to fully dry out. Factors such as the thickness of the wall will affect how long it takes. A general rule of thumb is one month per 25mm of wall to dry out, post rising damp treatment.

PIV Unit Installation Service In East Midlands

Expert PIV Unit Installers Near You

If you’re struggling with damp, black mould or condensation in your home, it may be time to consider installing a positive input ventilation system. Dower Datech are a team of condensation and damp specialists, who can install a positive input ventilation unit in your home with minimal disruption. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, we’ve made it our mission to provide quality home improvements that give you peace of mind in your home.

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Why Might You Need A PIV Unit?

A positive input ventilation system helps to control humidity in the home. It works by drawing in fresh, clean air from outside replacing stagnant, damp air inside your home. This helps to prevent issues such as damp, condensation and mould occurring, leaving you with a more pleasant and healthier living environment.

How It Works

You Get In Touch

Pickup the phone or get a quote using the contact form.

We Do A Survey

We will carry out a detailed survey to understand the issues.

We Do The Work

We carry out all the work and fix all your damp issues.

You Enjoy

You enjoy a damp-free home environment or work space.

Our Locations Include

We cover most locations in the East Midlands area and would be more than happy to come to your property to see if you’d benefit from installing a PIV unit.

FAQs:

Where will a PIV unit be Installed in my home?

When we carry out a full survey of your property, we’ll advise you on whether a PIV unit would be beneficial to you and if so, where we think it should be installed to get more fresh air into your home. PIV units are often installed in a loft space or on an external wall.

How much does it cost to install a PIV unit?

The cost depends on the level of work involved and how sophisticated you want the PIV unit to be. PIV units that push around heated air will be pricier and more expensive to run. However, most PIV unit installations cost in the region of £700 – £1,000. We will provide you with a detailed quotation before carrying out any work at your property.