Damp Damage: Wood Rot & Decorative Spoiling

How Does Structural Damage & Decorative Spoiling Occur?

Structural damp damage and decorative spoiling in houses and buildings can occur as a result of damp such as rising and penetrating damp, that has been left untreated for a long period of time. In turn moisture and damp that has built up weakens the structure of your home.

Older properties are particularly prone to structural damage caused as a result of damp. This is because they lack modern construction materials and methods which have been developed to prevent rising and penetrating damp. Decorative spoiling can include structural cracks in walls, but also widespread damp marks and mould on the walls of your house. This occurs as a result of various types of damp creating a moist environment, ideal for mould growth and rot formation.

What Structural Damp Damage & Decorative Mould Spoiling Symptoms Should You Look Out For?

Structural damage in houses and decorative mould spoiling can reveal itself in a variety of different ways, so if you spot any suspicious signs then you should get it examined straight away by our team of damp specialists at Prokil. We can provide a quick, easy and free survey to determine the extent of the structural damage and decorative spoiling.

Decorative spoiling, being primarily aesthetic, is very easy to spot.

Some of the generic structural damage and decorative spoiling symptoms to look out for are:

• Wet patches on walls and ceilings
• Weakened roof rafters
• Broken tiles or slates
• Damaged or blocked gutters and downpipes
• Iron corrosion
• Damaged door and window lintels