It is important to protect your property as far as possible from any sources of architectural, structural and decorative damage.  Some of the most common problems associated with housing damage, are those that fall under the category of 'damp'.  From rising damp and penetrating damp, right through to condensation, these issues pose a great problem for a large number of homeowners each year.

In fact, while a lot of media attention is devoted to the problems that can occur as a result of rising damp, an issue less often mentioned is condensation.  It is a problem that can also be identified and dealt with by damp proofing London specialists.  Condensation is actually a far more common problem than rising damp, and is insidious in that it is cause by everyday activities that we all carry out.  This includes necessary daily tasks such as cooking, bathing, using washing machines and drying washing indoors.

Whilst these activities cannot just be stopped, it is important to keep an eye on any signs of potential damage.  If there is any mould growing on the surfaces within a property, such as walls or window frames, this is as a result of condensation as mould requires surface moisture to grow.  Although signs such as these are often confused with conditions such as rising damp, they are separate issues and must be treated as such.

In order to combat the problems caused by condensation, it is usually necessary to supply better heating and ventilation.  Equipment such as positive pressure units and heat recovery ventilators can be used to help and are ideal as they are energy efficient.  Some companies try to sell dehumidifiers to solve condensation, however, these cost a lot of money to run, and are not recommended by many reputable damp proofing London firms.  In order to avoid coming up against conflicting advice and problems of this sort, ensure you consult a reputable company.