The 3 reasons why moisture control solutions fail

50% of building owners with moisture coming from the ground are unaware of the nature of the problem they are facing. This is largely due to the guidance and misinformation they receive from craftsmen and plumbers, who, in their effort to help their customers and provide a solution, resort to conventional insulation and waterproofing solutions.

The first reason for the failure of conventional solutions has to do with the fact that soil moisture rises from the foundations into the masonry, and insulation on the surface of the wall cannot stop it from rising, no matter how good the materials used are.

The second reason concerns the composition of the water that rises through the wall. It is not pure water but a solution of salts, which over time wear down the insulating materials and destroy the plaster again.

The third reason has to do with the use of dehumidifying plasters. Although this solution is more appropriate than conventional ones, as it allows the masonry to breathe and releases moisture, it does not provide permanent results. This is because the rise of water does not stop, and over time the pores of the plaster become clogged with salts, thereby negating the dehumidifying properties of the material.

Furthermore, there are regulations throughout Europe for dealing with rising damp, and nowhere is any of the above mentioned as an acceptable solution.