Firstly we need to survey the underside of timber or chipboard flooring.
The symptoms of a damp solum which is almost misdiagnosed 99% of the time by damp firms, we at Bell Preservation see this as a common occurrence.
Symptoms are an usual earthy smell, mould growth and condensation even with heating on and windows open mould growth still exists and even becomes worse.
9 times out of 10 the sub floor will be wet and damp, this if unattended wet and dry rot will occur quickly under these conditions.
Steps to eradicate problems becoming worse are:
- Cut hatches in floors where accessible
- Clear out all debris and level sub floor
- Spray sub floor, sub floor stonework or brickwork and timbers throughout with a fully guaranteed Biocide chemical treatment to kill all fungus and any rots
- Install a breathable membrane sealing all corners with special rubber sealants and lastly
- Cover entire area with sharp sand minimum of 5 inches to hold down and protect membrane, then reinstall hatches. Within a couple of weeks your property will be 100% healthier, mould, smell free and insulated as well as guaranteed.
Speak to the Damp Proofing experts
Speak to a Damp Proofing expert before going ahead with any work.
If you are unsure or if you suspect your property may require a Solum Upgrade, call Bell Preservation today on 01592 323349 or click to request our survey and we will arrange for one of our Damp Proofing experts to call or visit you at a time convenient for yourself.