Enjoy this monsoon season without worrying about wall dampness,

Follow these ways and prevent your lovely home from becoming a mess.

The monsoon season is a common cause of wall damage in Indian homes. Every homeowner is concerned about moist walls, a chore that must be completed before the rains cause havoc in their homes. Internal wall dampness is a common occurrence during the rainy season when moisture penetrates the building's exterior. This widespread problem with moist walls leads to peeling paint, leaks, and a damp, cold environment. After the rainy season is over, these patches can remain. Due to rains, mould and fungus can grow on walls, which can create health problems.

The Causes Of Wall Dampness

• Groundwater can rise above ground level and cause damage to walls.
• Rainwater splashing on the walls might dampen them.
• Water can gather on slanted roofs and seep into the house, causing cracks.
• Water can accumulate in clogged drainage lines, resulting in moist walls.

How Can Dampness in Walls Be Prevented?

• Examine the walls for any cracks and seal them

Cracks can form in the walls of your house over time, usually along the frames of your doors and windows. These flaws allow moisture to enter your building's structure, resulting in damp spots and wall seepage. As a result, the best way to stop water from leaking through the walls is to use crack-fill putty. Once the gaps and cracks have been filled, any loose plaster must be removed and the wall repainted. Just make sure you do it before the monsoon hits.

• Apply a waterproof coating to the exterior walls and roofing of your home

Numerous outside building coatings are permeable, allowing water to penetrate the interior walls. Exterior waterproofing coats are necessary to be applied to the external walls to prevent water seepage. A waterproof finish will create a barrier between your home and rainwater and moisture, preventing damp walls.

Another option for treating dampness in internal walls is to waterproof the roof. Water easily accumulates on the surface of the terrace due to the harsh weather conditions, resulting in leakage and moist patches on the inside. Roofs should have a waterproof roof coating that functions as a coating and prevents water from seeping through.

• Prevent groundwater from adding to your dampness problems on the walls

A damp-proof course is a preventative technique that prevents groundwater from rising through your house's walls and causing wall seepage. A preventive barrier of impermeable material (something that doesn't allow water to pass through) is built into the brick wall about 150mm above ground level in a damp-proof course. This keeps rainwater from the ground from rising through the walls and damaging the structure. The installation of a damp-proof course is standard in the building of most constructions. If you notice damp places on your lower walls, though, the course may need to be changed.

Conclusion

During this season, remember to keep your home well-ventilated. Take immediate action to eradicate any mould or fungus that has grown on your walls as a result of the rain, as their presence might cause respiratory problems. To avoid damp walls, see a professional as soon as you notice excess moisture or severe fractures in your walls.