Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Subfloor ventilation and different methods to get rid of house damp

House Damp is one of those things that creep up on you and once it's there it's extremely hard to get rid of. It starts off as a little issue in one area and quite quickly escalates and spreads into a major problem which can cost you a fortune. By giving it a little thought and damp proofing your house, you can guard your pride and joy against rising house damp.  A country which is known for its rain, property waterproofing is a must even though damp water proofing  is high in cost, The best way to do this is to visit a specialist company who can advise you on the best products for your situations. Let them understand your case. Make sure you answer their questions with as much detail as you can, it might be that they need to do a short survey on your house first. Once they have gathered the correct information they can advise you on the best products to guard against rising house damp.



An important aspect of buildings that contribute to the health of the occupants is the sub-floor ventilation. Proper ventilation will enable you to breathe in fresh air and will also keep termites away which can cause damage to the floor of the building. In Brisbane, sub- floor is usually added to a building so that the floor remains even and flat and also to increase its stability. When air between the floors absorbs moisture from the soil, the humidity of the air goes up which causes the flooring and the framing of the building to also absorb moisture therefore ventilation. This can be done by replacing the dumped air found between the floors with dry air from outside. The Dampness of the soil usually increases during wet weather, and the moisture easily gets absorbed into the floor and walls of your home. This dampness causes molds that attract termites which end up destroying your floor. Sub-floor ventilation is therefore important to in reducing the maintenance costs of your home and also in retaining its value.

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