Penetrating damp

In buildings Penetrating damp in will lead to masonry decay, wood rot in structural timbers, woodworm infestation and an unhealthy atmosphere. A survey should be carried out to find the extent of the damage caused.

Some signs of penetrating damp

Stain marks on external walls
visible damp patched on walls and ceilings
wet and crumbling plaster
Erosion of masonry

Some patterns of penetrating dampness in older property’s

Leaking lead parapet gutter

Leaking rainwater down pipe

leaking rainwater down pipe

leaking rainwater down pipe

leaking rainwater gutter

condensate from boiler flue

leaking overflow pipe

leaking overflow pipe

Leaking downpipe

Leaking rainwater downpipe

leaking gutter

Leaking rainwater downpipe

Leak from overflow pipe

Leaking rainwater down pipe

Leaking rainwater down pipe

Leaking gutter

Defective gutter detail causing penetrating damp

Penetrating damp due to pipe defect

penetrating damp due to defective rainwater goods

Penetrating damp due to OG gutter detail

Penetrating damp due to defective OG gutter detail

Defective OG gutter causing penetrating damp

Defective OG guttering

Penetrating dampness in some modern buildings

Penetrating damp due to faulty rain water goods

Defective roof detail

Penetrating damp due to surface tension and building design

Penetrating damp due to surface tension and building design