Will Spray Foam Help Fight Damp, Condensation and Mould?
In our persistently rainy climate, problems with damp are pretty much par for the course. Whether you reside in a period property, or inhabit a more modern abode, chances are that moisture infiltration rears its ugly head at some point.
This unwelcome guest doesn’t just compromise your comfort; if left unchecked long-term, it can also play havoc with your health. For those with breathing conditions, such as asthma, the spores released by a build up of mould can cause severe lung irritations.
According to the NHS, the presence of damp and mould in a property can directly affect the immune systems of the occupants, lowering resistance to viruses in general, with young children and the elderly most at risk.
What Causes Condensation and Damp?
Put simply, condensation and damp are caused by a surfeit of built up moisture. This excess moisture is created through a combination of factors, including leaking or faulty pipework, rising damp wafting up from the basement, and rain seeping in through a damaged roof, or around windows, where the sill has come loose from the frame.
Indeed, our everyday life itself generates a great deal of moisture: from the kettle we boil for our cuppa in the morning, to washing the dishes after dinner.
One common misconception among property owners is that new builds are immune to this problem. Although this is generally true, it should also be noted that water is used in a variety of construction processes, such as plastering.
If the building is not given adequate time to dry out following these procedures, droplets of moisture can quickly accumulate-leading to dastardly damp conditions inside.
If you notice any tell-tale signs of damp or moisture (these are often explicit, such as black spots forming on walls, or ‘weeping windows’), then you should take immediate action.
Age-old remedies, such as scrubbing at the affected area with a sponge, have their merit; however, they really only offer a short-term solution to the problem, without treating the underlying cause.
Ultimately, calling in a damp-proofing professional for advice is the best step to take. Not all signs of moisture are visible, and if you’re damp problem stems from the reaches of the roofspace, the limited accessibility of such areas can make it difficult to attempt little more than a cursory glance.
In contrast, a damp-proofing expert will be able to conduct a thorough inspection of the space.
So......how can Pinnacle help? We hear you ask......
Say Goodbye to Moisture with the Help of Spray Foam Insulation!
In terms of managing moisture, spray foam is pretty much unrivalled. On application, the product expands up to 100 times its original size, accommodating all gaps and cracks, regardless of shape or size.
Once hardened, the foam creates an all-encompassing blanket of insulation. In fact, open celled spray foam will dry out completely, no matter how many times it becomes damp.
By providing an impressively airtight barrier, spray foam seals off the inside space from residual moisture in the air, leaving rooms warm, dry, and free from damp and its associated issues.
Even if water is sprayed directly onto it, it won’t allow it to travel through, acting instead as a failproof barrier between the elements outside, and the cosy conditions within.
Unlike traditional methods of insulation, such as fibreglass, spray foam doesn’t wick water, meaning that its efficacy remains fully intact as the years go by. Moreover, it doesn’t degrade over time, and is safe to use around electrical wiring systems and pipework as well. Perfect!
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