Rising damp in Wirral occurs when your damp proof course breaks down allowing water present in the ground to rise into the brickwork and the internal plaster of your home. This water contains hygroscopic ground salts (chlorides and nitrates) these will contaminate the plaster and will absorb moisture from the atmosphere which will increase the amount of water in the wall. Some people think it is acceptable to have rising damp in their home and I am often told that they expect some dampness to be present in their property.
Condensation in Wirral occurs due to the air in your property containing a high water vapour (high humidity) normally due to replacement windows and doors, blocked off fire places and chimneys, extra insulation in the walls/loft spaces and new highly efficient boilers. Lifestyle practices such as not venting the property whilst cooking, after showering, bathing and drying washing in your home are contributing factors. If condensation is present in your Wirral property you normally experience wet windows, damp bedding and black mould growth on walls, windows and curtains.
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