Sub Floor Damp Proofing

For over 30 years esws has successfully resolved rising damp and sub floor ventilation issues and provided damp proofing services in the eastern suburbs.

Sub floor damp proofing.

The solums and subfloors of a property can be a breeding ground for damp rot and pest infestation problems that can be costly to repair. Before finish flooring is installed on top of a plywood subfloor you must waterproof the subfloor especially in a bathroom. Before we explain why sometimes sub floor ventilation fans aren t a good idea lets look at the mechanics of rising damp. Property problems resulting from a damp solum or sub floor are very common.

Water rising damp is most often happens when the damp course that was installed at the time of construction fails in some way allowing water to pass higher in the walls via capillary action to an evaporation point usually 30cm 1m above the floors in your house. Damp proofing subfloor ventilation. Cbk are specialists in all types of damp proofing including diagnosis. At barrier damp proofing we specialise in installing total ventilation subfloor systems in all types of buildings.

But there is damp on bricks. Call now for a free consultation on 0418 220 727 or email. Our technicians are all trained and certified in these types of systems. Sub floor damp proofing.

Sometimes there puffy mushrooms growing on the bricks near foundation end. On the lower ground floor the original suspended timber floors have been replaced by concrete floors at the front and back of the house. Once the cause of the issue is identified a permanent a cost effective solution will be specified by our team. If you do not waterproof the subfloor moisture can make its way under the subfloor and cause mold growth or other damage.

These total ventilation systems are perfect for drawing in fresh air from the outside and extracting old stale air from the inside. Joists and floor boards are dry. We have subfloor area around 2 3 ft high 80 90 cm. Often the subfloor consists of plywood that is nailed or screwed to the construction floor.

Solum sub floor waterproofing solutions. Damp proofing damp in subfloor. But upper parts are dry. The middle hallway section is still suspended timbers and thus has no ventilation going to it or on either.

Rising damp and sub floor ventilation sydney s leading specialist eastern suburbs waterproofing service.