Rising damp treatment - Injectable DPC

Say goodbye to rising damp

Rising damp is a common problem caused by the upward movement of water in low sections of walls, leading to unsightly and possibly damaging effects on your property.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀?

Yes, rising damp in brick walls and concrete walls can damage the walls if left untreated.

Over time, this can cause a range of problems, including:

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: The constant presence of moisture in the bricks can lead to the breakdown of the material, causing it to become brittle and crumble.

𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Efflorescence is caused by vapour migrating through the slab and/or slab, bringing soluble salts to the surface. This can make the brickwork look unsightly. While efflorescence in and of itself is not harmful, it should be taken seriously as a potential indicator of other problems. For example, it can be an indication that there is excess moisture in the walls or foundation of your building.

𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: The damp conditions created by rising damp can encourage the growth of mould and mildew, which can affect the indoor air quality.

𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀: The moisture from rising damp can also seep into the interior walls and finishes, causing the paint to peel, plaster to crack, and wallpaper to become discoloured.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁; 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

To prevent rising damp from causing damage to brick or concrete walls, it is essential to identify the source of the moisture and take steps to prevent it from entering the building. This may involve installing a damp-proof course, improving ventilation, leak sealing or addressing drainage issues around the perimeter of the building.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗣𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Waterstop Solutions’ injectable DPC (Damp Proof Course) involves the installation of a chemical Damp Proof Course (DPC) – an impermeable barrier near the base of the wall above ground level to prevent water from entering your walls through capillary action.

Say goodbye to rising damp and hello to a healthy, dry building. Our solution is quick, easy and, most importantly, effective! Protect your building from rising damp today and enjoy a safe and dry indoor environment for years to come.

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Give Waterstop Solutions a call today if you need assistance and repairs done. We can help with inspection, provide you with tailored solutions for remedial works such as slab jacking, gound improvement, leak sealing injections, waterproof membrane refurbishment and concrete defect repairs for multistory buildings, and commercial, industrial and civil sites.

Waterstop Solutions’ inspectors are equipped with extensive industry knowledge and the latest in non-invasive inspection technologies. Our thorough site assessment and diagnosis process provides our clients with industry-leading, expert advice. Following an inspection, our specialist staff formulate a free, comprehensive quotation including recommendations tailored to the assessed concerns, which is then emailed to you in a timely manner.

Audit and Priority Report Service for concrete structures

In addition to our regular inspection service, we can provide Audit and Priority Report Services for concrete structures. We carry out audits of waterproofing and concrete defects in concrete multi-storey buildings, industrial sites, warehouses, and larger water infrastructure sites.

The audit consists of a defect information list of items classed in priorities from P1 to P4, and their repair types. Ask us about how to secure a booking for this additional service.

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If you have any issues with water ingress, rooftop leaks, leaking balcony, leaking basement, cracking concrete slabs, structural cracks, concrete deterioration, spalling concrete, concrete cancer, deteriorated joints, moisture, seepage, efflorescence, rising damp and/or high-flow active leaks in concrete structures, we would be happy to assist you. You are welcome to contact us with any questions that you may have.

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Good maintenance begins with a proactive approach to maintain, keep, preserve and protect a building.

Remember that seepage/water ingress into areas such as balconies, basements, concrete roofs, car parks and retaining walls, should not be ignored – call a remedial waterproofing professional today for an assessment to provide you with the best solution for your situation.

At Waterstop Solutions, we carry out a wide range of remedial works to concrete structures post-construction stage in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney and outlying areas in Queensland and New South Wales.

Equipped with major civil works experience, we can quickly determine the best approach to rectify all seepage and concrete deterioration issues.

It takes licenced remedial waterproofer and leak sealing experts like us at Waterstop Solutions to ensure that the pathways for water to ingress are properly sealed off. A depth of technical knowledge and experience, along with a proud reputation for integrity and reliability, has made Waterstop Solutions the go-to company for many Defect Managers working for major construction companies across Queensland and New South Wales.

We at Waterstop Solutions have the technical and practical expertise to diagnose the source of the leak and will provide you with our recommended solution to achieving an effective, high-quality, long-lasting repair to stop the water ingress with minimal disruption

We believe in and are committed to always delivering high-quality solutions by utilising the right products and techniques for each specific project combined with our industry-leading know-how on tap. We have a large talent pool of specialist leak sealing and concrete repair technicians with Certificate III in construction waterproofing in Queensland and New South Wales that are extensively trained in our systems and project execution methods.

The leadership positions on every Waterstop Solutions project are operated by highly qualified, certified and experienced industry professionals. Our in-house skills and expertise gained from more than 60 years of industry experience provide a full range of high-quality remedial waterproofing and concrete repair works to commercial buildings, civil infrastructures, industrial sites and residential properties. From waterproofing diagnostics, preventative and remediation solutions – All of our waterproofing solutions are quality guaranteed.