…Water of dampness is responsible for 71% of all paint failures!!!!...

Water, the most precious life supporting substance known to man is also the greatest destroyer of any of house or building, regardless of age.

In the form of dampness it can weaken or destroy brickwork, cement or concrete and lead to paint failures.

Rising Damp

Caused by moisture in the ground penetrating the lower levels of the house or building where no damp course membrane is present, or if the damp course membrane is broken or breached.

Build up of soil or paving above the damp course level may also lead to moisture penetrating the lower levels or walls.

Penetrating damp

Water or moisture that penetrates from outside walls to the inside is classed as penetrating damp.

Symptoms are dark patches of mould growth and delaminating or peeling paint.

Particularly evident in the immediate vicinity of windows or doors.

Penetration by gravity

Water or moisture penetrates the top sections of parapets and by means of gravitational force, erratic contamination of bottom wall sections takes place.

Condensation

Consistently humid areas where excessive amounts of water are used, such as bathrooms and showers, leads to condensation on walls and ceilings, and subsequent paint failures.

Water or moisture always follows the path with least resistance.