Damp walls can cause structural damage and result in deterioration of the building. Several factors like water seepage through the walls, ceiling or leaking plumbing pipes can create a damp and mouldy environment. The biggest disadvantage of damp walls is that it creates an unhealthy indoor environment which can cause damage to fabrics, books, shoes and other household items that are within closed cabinets and structural damages.

Causes of Dampness in Wall

• Poor ventilation is one of the main causes of dampness as a lot of moisture is generated while washing clothes, cooking or drying clothes within the indoors.
• Dampness can penetrate into the walls through leaking roof tiles or leakages from an adjacent bathroom
• Water from the leaky plumbing lines of the exteriors or interiors can result in damp walls.
• Rising damp is a very common problem in older homes especially in houses where a damp proof course has not been used to create a barrier between the soil and the foundation of the building.