Most people have pre-concieved misconceptions about the high cost of treatment either from building inspections or from other companies, contact us for piece of mind - it's not nearly as expensive as you may have been led to believe. Here at Mr Salt Damp we continue to specialise in the treatment of Rising Salt Damp in all areas of Adelaide and South Australia including regularly visiting regional areas such as the Eyre, Yorke and Fleurieu Peninsulas, the South East, the Flinders, the Riverland, Gawler, Barossa and the Clare Valley. Pre-Purchase Inspections are also available via appointment. We started out as Damp Busters SA limiting ourselves to only offering the one product. Over the years it became obvious that we needed to offer a greater range of solutions in order to accommodate our customers completely and not be limited in the services we offer. As a result we can now treat all forms of masonry, unrestricted in more than one way. All of our products and services are designed with the environment in mind and are water based, solvent free and odourless. We can also offer a totally chemical free solution. What is Salt Damp? Rising Salt Damp is caused by the same natural capillary action by which plants absorb moisture into their stems from the soil beneath. Whenever there are moisture absorbent materials such as bricks, mortar or external renders in contact with the ground then moisture will naturally rise through them unless there is a barrier in the form of a damp proof course (DPC). This dampness will continue to rise in the walls unless checked, bringing with it liquid salt particles which can cause major damage if left untreated. The symptoms Bubbling plaster, flaking paint, crumbling bricks, stonework, mortar, timber decay and/or a musty odour can be among the most common visible symptoms of Rising Salt Damp. The Effects As the moisture in the wall evaporates upon exposure to changing temperature conditions, the liquid salt particles crystallise and expand leaving salt crystals on the surface. This micro explosion in the substrate starts to create damage to the structure of the wall. The problem is compounded when these salt crystals attract atmospheric moisture which perpetuates the damage cycle. Often there is no visual evidence of the damage being done. An inspection by our Specialised Technicians with a Moisture Meter is the only way to know whether there is a problem or not. Rising Salt Damp, like a cancer in humans, will do less damage to the structure of the building if treated in its infancy. Failure to treat the problem early and properly can result in a house that is unpleasant to live in and difficult to sell, therefore it is important to choose an effective method of treatment. Services / Treatments Premium DPC Cream The DPC Cream is introduced along a mortar course at regular intervals (100-120mm centres) by simply injecting it into pre-drilled holes with a hand held application gun. The Cream then diffuses before curing to form a continuous water-repellent barrier, preventing further damp from rising up the wall. Since the 1950's, paraffin based liquid solvent chemical injection systems which work in a similar way have been used with some degree of success. However, from the householders point of view, our Cream has a number of important advantages over these systems which it has been developed to replace. More Info : . Lectros System The Lectros System introduces a very small electric current into the wall just above ground level through a series of titanium anodes inserted into the brickwork. Lectros is designed to repel the rising moisture molecules down the walls and harmlessly back into the ground. While this tiny positive charge is maintained, the protected walls will remain dry and totally free of damp. Installation is neat and quick. A series of small holes are drilled in the outside masonry just above ground level, and tiny anodes inserted, linked by a special connecting wire which is 'pointed' into the wall. The finished result is virtually invisible and the disruption is minimal. More Info : . For more information or to see how we can help you contact us today!