It is estimated that one in five homes in Scotland suffers from damp, while a UK poll carried out in 2014 by The Energy Saving Trust found that 38% of those surveyed complained of damp problems and 29% said they had mould in their homes. Damp is not only bad for the fabric of a property, but also impacts on the health of those exposed to spores resulting from mould growth.
All our damp proof treat-ments are car-ried out to the highest standards and are cov-ered by guarantee as requested.*
All our damp proof treat-ments are car-ried out to the highest standards and are cov-ered by guarantee as requested.*
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Ryedale Reme-di-als of Dumfries was established in 2008 by John Quigley, a Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments (CSRT) qual-i-fied sur-veyor. John was joined by Gor-don Maxwell in 2013 and, between them, they have more than 60 years' expe-ri-ence in the reme-dial trade, both being qual-i-fied joiners.
Dry rot spores are present in every home, but remain harmless unless they come into contact with water such as from a leaking roof, damaged down pipes or gutters, or leaking pipes. When that happens, the spores germinate, creating a fluffly cotton wool-like fungus which can cause serious damage to timber structures.
Wet rot is generally more common than dry rot and is caused by continuous damp conditions affecting timber. As timber can account for up to 70% of the materials used in the construction of a property, if left untreated, it can cause severe damage as timbers are undermined. Typical signs of wet rot are a damp, musty smell, the cracking and weakening of timber and the presence of fungal growth.
Condensation is the most common form of dampness in British homes and is caused when moisture in a warm atmosphere condenses on cool surfaces. Condensation is generally the result of improved insulation and heat retention, but inadequate ventilation. In the worst cases, condensation leads to black mould, peeling wallpaper, damage to fabrics and an unpleasant musty, damp smell within the property.
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