Waterproof a floor and stop rising damp 3

If you’ve solved your damp issue and are ready to buy your waterproof, self levelling compound, try Easi-Screed Industrial. If you still need to tackle rising damp, take a look at our guide below.

Most buildings in 2019 are built with a damp-proof course, however this wasn’t always the case. Many older buildings were built without a damp-proof course resulting in rising damp making it necessary to make remedial repairs.

For many companies who are looking to repair their flooring from damage due to rising damp, it is important to understand the root cause of the problem. Below are three of the main reasons why there are damp issues in the first place.

NEW CONCRETE

A common mistake usually happens from not allowing the concrete to dry sufficiently, after the pouring of the concrete. It is important to understand how long freshly laid concrete should be left before the application of a paint.

The timing is dependent upon at least three factors:

• The thickness of concrete.
  Architecturally, the saying goes “one day per mm of thickness”. Floors are often laid between 200 and 300mm of thickness and most companies do not have 200 – 300 days to wait.
• The temperature.
• The humidity levels.
  It is commonly known that should the general temperature levels and/or humidity level allow a ‘reasonable’ period of cure – a surface can be painted successfully after a period of only 4 – 6 weeks*

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