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Dampness within building walls is a pervasive issue that can lead to significant aesthetic and structural problems if left untreated. It manifests in various forms, including rising damp (moisture absorbed from the ground), penetrating damp (water leaking through walls from outside), and condensation. Master Proof provides expert damp diagnosis and effective damp proofing treatments in Dubai, tailored to address the specific type and cause of the dampness affecting your property.
Ignoring damp can result in peeling paint and wallpaper, crumbling plaster, timber decay (skirting boards, joists), salt efflorescence staining, musty odours, and the proliferation of unhealthy mold spores. Our professional damp proofing solutions aim to create barriers against moisture ingress, control humidity levels, and restore the affected areas, protecting both the building fabric and the health of its occupants.
Accurate diagnosis is the first crucial step, as treating the wrong type of damp will be ineffective.
In Dubai and the UAE, rising damp can be prevalent in older buildings constructed without modern damp proof courses (DPCs) or where existing DPCs have failed. Penetrating damp can occur due to defects in external rendering, faulty rainwater goods, or poor sealing around windows and doors. High humidity levels, combined with modern sealed building envelopes, can also lead to significant condensation problems if not managed correctly. Master Proof understands these local factors when diagnosing and treating damp issues.
Our certified surveyors conduct a thorough damp investigation using visual inspection and specialized tools like moisture meters to determine the type, extent, and source of the damp problem. For rising damp, the most common and effective treatment is the installation of a chemical damp proof course (DPC) via pressure injection into the base of affected walls, creating a new horizontal moisture barrier. For penetrating damp, treatment involves identifying and rectifying the external defect (e.g., repairing cracks, improving drainage, applying external water-repellent coatings). Condensation issues often require improvements in ventilation and insulation, sometimes supplemented by anti-condensation paints or treatments. Post-treatment, internal remediation may involve removing contaminated plaster and applying specialized salt-retardant renders before redecoration.
Rising damp typically shows as a 'tide mark' up to 1-1.5 meters high from the ground floor, often with salt efflorescence. Penetrating damp can occur at any level and is usually associated with an external defect. Condensation often appears as surface mold in poorly ventilated areas (corners, behind furniture). A professional survey is best for accurate diagnosis.
A dehumidifier can help manage condensation by reducing air moisture but will *not* fix rising damp or penetrating damp, as it doesn't address the source of the water ingress. It's a temporary measure for symptoms, not a cure for the underlying cause.
A professionally installed chemical DPC system from a reputable company like Master Proof typically comes with long-term guarantees (often 20-30 years), providing a durable solution against rising damp.
Yes, usually. Existing plaster contaminated with groundwater salts must be removed and replaced with specific salt-retardant renders or plaster systems to prevent residual salts from attracting moisture and causing further damage to decorations.
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