Causes of Dampness in Walls and Solutions

Causes of Dampness in Walls - Introduction:

The causes of dampness in walls are multiple and research into this subject is very complex. The problem of dampness is considered one of the most common problems we encounter when inspecting buildings. It appears largely on walls and ceilings, and it must be dealt with and treated because it leads to serious problems for public health and building foundations. It also affects paint and interior decoration. Humidity has signs that indicate it, such as:

Signs of Dampness:

1. There are dark, rotten spots on the wall.
2. There are water marks on the wall.
3. There are wet spots on the walls from the inside.
4. Paint peeling.
5. There is a smell of dampness and mold inside the house.

The Following Are the Types of Moisture That Are Considered the Most Common Causes of Damp Walls:

1- Moisture Penetration:

What is meant is water leaking through the walls, and it has multiple causes, the most important of which are:

• The wall bricks lose their ability to withstand weather conditions.
• Broken bricks.
• There is a crack in the walls.
• Damage to window and door frames.
• Failure to insulate the building surface.
• Damage and breakage of chimneys.
• Leakage in the sewage system of bathrooms and kitchens.
• Not plastering the exterior walls of the building.

Proposed Solutions to the Previous Problems:

• Replacing damaged and broken gutters - cleaning clogged gutters - replacing them if they are not suitable for the amount of rain falling.

• Repairing broken bricks.

• Maintenance of all cracks in the walls.

• Maintenance of window and door frames.

• Building surface insulation.

• Maintaining chimneys and replacing damaged ones.

• Maintaining all sewage extensions and replacing damaged ones.

• Insulating and plastering the external walls to preserve them.

2- High Humidity:

After identifying the causes of moisture in the walls and trying to treat them, but to no avail, we advise you to seek the help of a technician who specializes in this subject, as they have the tools, sufficient experience, and the ability to repair faults.

One of the proposed solutions for repair is consulting engineers to help search for the cause of the dampness, and here comes the role of Building Rank Company, which is characterized by the presence of specialized engineering teams to treat the dampness, and detect its causes without breaking or sabotaging, through the use of the latest international inspection devices, and they will provide solutions and recommendations through A detailed report on water leaks. Recommendations could be, for example, to excavate the soil around the outside of the wet wall to a lower level and close it by making an asphalt path.

One of the causes of dampness in the walls could be the plant beds adjacent to the building, and treatment can be done by emptying these beds, cleaning them, then insulating them with good materials, and making holes to drain excess water.

3- Condensation Humidity:

Condensation of water vapor in the place is one of the causes of dampness in the walls. The reason is the condensation of moisture in the air on the walls, such as water vapor in bathrooms, or cooking fumes in kitchens. When moist air comes into contact with a cold wall, it condenses, leading to the formation of water droplets and the growth of mold on the walls. . Lack of ventilation and heating increases their appearance.

The solution is good and continuous ventilation, using a dehumidifier, increasing the heat when it is cold outside, and constantly wiping the windows and areas where steam condenses.

Below We Will Show You Some of The Methods That Building Rank Recommends to Get Rid of Moisture and Mold:

To know precisely the appropriate solution, you can request a water leak inspection service within the standard of mechanical services provided by the company, and you will find all the defects and their solutions present in the report that will be prepared by the engineers who carried out the inspection, and the following are some materials that can assist in this process:

• Coarse salt: We mix water and salt together, and after cleaning and drying the area affected by moisture, we sprinkle it with the previously prepared mixture of water and salt, in order to prevent mold from forming again. This mixture is inexpensive and gets rid of moisture with minimal effort.

• Vinegar: It is considered a good material, because using it to clean a wet place helps remove odors, and it kills microbes and viruses and is anti-mold.

• Chlorine: It is considered a bleaching agent that kills germs and fungi that cause mold. By mixing a cup of chlorine with two liters of water, then we wipe wet and moldy surfaces with this mixture.

• There are also other solutions, depending on the case, that Building Rank will inform you of after carrying out the inspection process, as they contain chemicals, and they must be dealt with by the company’s expert engineering team in order to maintain safety.

What Happens After Identifying the Causes of Moisture in the Walls:

We will provide you with some important and useful tips. Which helps you avoid the causes of dampness in the walls and thus the occurrence of dampness, in order to preserve your health and your property:

• Cover the house from the outside with a moisture-insulating layer to protect it from rain and other weather factors.
• Good ventilation for all rooms of the house, in order to keep the walls as dry as possible.
• Periodic and comprehensive maintenance of all malfunctions that negatively affect the place.
• Open the bathroom door after showering to get rid of humid air.
• Treating any leaks in sewer pipes.
• Use anti-humidity and anti-mold paint.
• It is preferable to use double glazing for windows in order to insulate the place and maintain its temperature.
• Do not dry clothes at home, because it leads to the spread of humid air throughout the place.
• Insulating the walls from the inside, by using the installation of gypsum boards, which are glued by a specialized technician. They give a beautiful view and their cost is reasonable.

Finally, we would like to note that to get rid of moisture and mold, we must get rid of the causes of moisture in the walls, which is considered one of the serious problems that negatively affects the health of the residents of the house. Therefore, it must be dealt with in a scientific and correct manner, eliminating its causes, and then dealing with its manifestations in order to prevent it from forming again.

To help you find out the causes of moisture in your walls with extreme accuracy and modern methods, you can contact us through the numbers you will find on the website or through social media, and we will also answer all your inquiries. When you request the service, the company will send engineering and specialized staff to help you detect all the causes of humidity, and we will provide you with useful and important advice, which you will find in a detailed scientific report documented with pictures of all the defects, and ways to solve them in detail, and thus get rid of moisture and eliminate it permanently so that you can enjoy a healthy and comfortable life.