2007-03-06 19:59:11 · 11 answers · asked by Emma M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Get a dehumdifier.
2007-03-06 20:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the reason for the dampness, and where it is. If the house has been unoccupied for a period of time throw open the windows for a few days and it should improve things. If you have rising damp then the DPC or DPM has failed. There are specialist companies who can cure this. Water my be penetrating through a number of other points (not least the roof) but more information is needed. If you cannot find the cause get an inspection by a Building Surveyor who will be able to give you a report detailing any problems.
2007-03-06 22:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is due to a leak, then just leave it to dry slowly and naturally. If you force it with heaters, you can cause plaster to bubble and wood to warp.
Of it is because of damp in the air, dry and use a dehumidifier, open windows on warm dry, windy days. Keep the room(s) well ventilated and warm. Not too warm, as this can cause more damp!
If it is rising damp (damp from the outside ground or under the house) you need to replace/get a damp proof covering. This I dont know how much it costs!
A little trick we were told by our builder was if it is an external wall that gets damp, because it wasnt a living area, eg an outhouse, if you paint the walls with a watered down PVC mixture ( a few times) it should seal the walls, and stop damp coming in. Dont know if it is true though.
Good luck
2007-03-06 20:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by natasha * 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
(ANS) It very much depends upon what the source of the dampness is in the first place.
For example a common source of dampness is rising damp, this is a well reconised phenomena & can be treated in a number of different ways. Again depending upon the sheer scale of the problem.
**Rising damp can be very localised say to one corner of a room or just one wall.
**Does the house or property have a damp proof course?
**Dampness could be caused by roofing problems, wrong building materials used, wrong or poorly fitting windows. Poor maintinence in an older property.
**If the dampness is very local then dehumification could be used as temporary measure.
**If your NOT sure about the source of the dampness its best to get someone to come & have a look, someone who knows about buildings and about how to deal with dampness. i.e. a builder, or surveyor or damp proof specialist if thats appropriate?
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2007-03-06 20:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are many ways to fixing dampness but first you have to establish the cause. I have investigated lots of properties for damp and have found some cheap solutions, like one house had a water leak under the floorboards - fixed in 4 hours. Another had old rubble bridging the dpc - another cheap solution. Unfortunately to establish the cause means lifting floorboards for a proper survey unless the problem is condensation - but that's a different story !!!!
2007-03-06 20:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a local timber and damp firm in to do a free survey. They will identify the problem, and provide you with a remedy
2007-03-07 21:14:07 · answer #6 · answered by mickeymouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a dehumidifier. You can find them fairly cheap in places like WalMart
2007-03-06 20:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by Dan821 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tellus where the damp is and then we can help
2007-03-06 22:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had your house damp proofed???????????????
2007-03-06 21:02:25 · answer #9 · answered by Margaret 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vents and exhaust fans are good when showering and cooking
also have your foundation rubberized
2007-03-06 20:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋