Damp proofing and timber treatment in Huddersfield
Huddersfield's stone houses on steep Pennine hillsides take a lot of rain, and their damp usually starts there. We are a Rotherham family firm, and we find out what is causing yours before we quote.
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- Over 30 years in the trade
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Damp in Huddersfield stone houses
Stone walls on high, exposed ground take a great deal of driving rain. Worn pointing, failed render and leaking gutters let it in, so penetrating damp is usually the first thing to check.
Many older houses are built into the hillside, with a back wall or cellar wall that has ground against it. Water comes through those walls from the side, and they need protecting like a cellar, not a damp course.
Thick stone walls with a rubble core hold moisture once it is in and can take months to dry. Hard cement repointing makes it worse by stopping them breathing.
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Questions about damp and timber in Huddersfield
Not covered here? Ask us. A photo of what you have noticed helps.
Should a stone house have a damp proof course injected?
Not without good reason. Damp in stone walls is more often rain or ground water coming in from the side, and injection does nothing for that. We look at the cause first.
What is the best way to repoint a stone wall?
Usually with a lime mortar, which lets the wall dry out. Hard cement mortar traps moisture and can damage the stone.
Do you cover Huddersfield?
Yes. Huddersfield is one of the towns we work in. It is further from our base than most, so tell us where you are when you get in touch.
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Huddersfield is a Pennine town that grew with the wool trade, and its older houses and terraces are mostly stone-built, many on steep hillsides. Stone walls on high, exposed ground take a lot of driving rain.
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