damp problem

[Toria]

Hi can anyone recommend someone who deals with damp. It is an old village house on the outside wall and inside wall. Does anyone know how damp problems are treated here in North Cyprus? I know in the UK they tend to inject into the walls but unsure what they do here due to the high humidity factor.

[gates]

there are many reasons for damp and it cant be treated the same as UK as the construction is different were are you we could take a look and see if the problem is resolvable contact us http://www.braceybuilders.com if we cant help nobody can

[Deniz1]

Damp Consultants fixed mine 5 years ago never had any more problems call Mehmet perfect english 0533 864 1109

[Toria]

Thanks Guys for your replies. Good to know it is fixable as we are looking to purchase an old village house and we think it has damp so needed to know if it's treatable.

[Deniz1]

Most damp in the lower walls is caused by the lack of underwall insulation. Mine was a new house but the damp course didnt extend beyond the main walls. 1 mtr of plaster was removed the walls injected then treated replastered and painted. A new damp course was laid under the front patio.

[gates]

the build out here do not use a damp course as the UK do as it is earthquake proof a damp course would allow the building to slide off the footings the normal reason for new builds to show damp is the patios around the property is laid on sand and allows the water to penetrate through to the inside tiling to the house
This is not always the case in old builds so dont think it is solved buy another persons problem being solved
All units have there own problems especially old houses so beware if buying one and get somebody with the full knowledge of Cypriot homes and general building expertise

[Deniz1]

Surely if a house has deep foundations how can it slide? There is a house being built near me they just levelled the ground with a JCB and now they are building the walls direct on to the ground, now that would slide I imagine!

[guru]

Surely if a house has deep foundations how can it slide? There is a house being built near me they just levelled the ground with a JCB and now they are building the walls direct on to the ground, now that would slide I imagine!

In the UK a typical house has a concrete strip foundation, then a layer of bricks are built on top, up to around 6" above ground level, then a layer of plastic membrane called the damp proof course (or DPC) is laid along the top of these bricks. Then the brickwork is continued upwards, laying further bricks on top of the DPC and continuing up to roof level. It is this DPC which prevents damp from seeping upwards from the ground and lower bricks, and likewise, the cavity between the inner and outer walls in a cavity wall building prevents damp from entering inwards.

I would imagine that what Kirk (Bracey) means is if Cypriot houses were built this way and there was substantial sideways movement due to an earthquake the bricks above the damp course membrane 'could' slide laterally at the point where the bricks above the damp course rest on the membrane which sits on the bricks below DPC. Imagine, putting a heavy weight on the floor and trying to slide it along would be difficult, but put a layer of plastic sheet or similar between the weight and the floor and it would move much easier, it's a similar principle.

[ana_banana]

Hi can anyone recommend someone who deals with damp. It is an old village house on the outside wall and inside wall. Does anyone know how damp problems are treated here in North Cyprus? I know in the UK they tend to inject into the walls but unsure what they do here due to the high humidity factor.

Hi Toria! Please check out water- and damp-proofing services here: http://www.cyprushomebuilders.com/servi ... rth-cyprus

Customer's testimonial: (taken from http://www.cyprushomebuilders.com/testi ... ers/page/1)
We had terrible damp problems due to bad workmanship by the original builders. Paint was flaking, plaster was crumbling, and it was a constant job to try to keep the villa looking decent, and also the musty smell that is a feature of damp.

Cyprus Homebuilders carried out damp-proofing work, which involved digging up the outside patios. The work was carried out promptly and professionally. As I recall, the work was completed swiftly and I was sent numerous photos of different stages so that I fully understood the problems and the remedy. After completion of the job, you could hardly tell where they had been from the outside, but inside was re-plastered , painted and made good. A thoroughly professional job! They also carried out remedial work and painting on the roof terrace, and once again, I was very satisfied with the quality of the work. A coat of sealant and a proper paint job to the outside of the Villa completed the work, making my Villa the smartest in the road.

Since then there hasn't been a problem whatsoever and I haven’t seen any flaking paint since completion of the work. Cyprus Homebuilders carried out the work very swiftly, and also liaised with my tenants to see when it was OK to start, ensuring the least possible inconvenience to them.

Cyprus Homebuilders was recommended to me by a friend living permanently in TRNC, and who I know is very careful who he employs to do his work. I’m, sure we are all aware of the number of bodgers that abound, so I was fairly confident that if my friend recommended them, I was hopefully fairly safe to use them. I certainly wasn’t disappointed. This company works very professionally, with lots of communication and feedback, photos etc. along every step of the way. I am VERY satisfied with every job they have undertaken on my Villa and could not recommend this company more highly!

Nigel Terrington, Kasiyaka

To see pictures, please, click here http://www.cyprushomebuilders.com/portf ... iyaka-trnc

[gates]

well this is the apt procedure for a new house and these works you had carried out were correct for your unit
As for pumping a new damp course into your wall i cant see were this would get any unit out here with there build
The properties out here are of a completely different construction to the UK
When they put down the bloke as you say witch is the footings but very different to the uk they initiate with rebares and then make an A frame from there as you have seen many skeletons here on your travels in every area .
This is your god send as it will move and sway if god forbid we get a tremor or quack . We did last year get a lot more than normal witch caused the normal crack running from part of the A frame and is only superficial and with some care will not come back if repaired properly
Going back to your travels did you see all those lovely clay airenated bricks if so try the strength of one
These are fitted in your unit full of holes and if you are lucky not split there for if these fill with water they will of course give out dampness
Do i need to say more
In the old days as some of the builds that predate 1930s there could still be horse hair goat hair in your walls as before the plastering was invented this could be one of the reasons in and old unit it might bulge in places and also give damp
Get the right directions for your unit weather old or new and if your agent tells you this or that get advise
Don't always accept it free as this wont give you advise of your agent or the builder go the extra bit and get a full run down from a individual builder that you call and is registered over 8 to 10 yrs as they like us will know who has and who aint the gospel word http://www.braceybuilders.com

[ham on brown]

Hi banana what kind of money are we talking for the work you had carried out. Looks a right good job

[ana_banana]

Hi ham! ))) Well, it really all depends on each particular house, area of damage, nature of damage, etc. We normally try not to jump into any conclusions before the place is thoroughly inspected.

That particular house from the pictures was fixed 3 years ago, so the cost has definitely changed since then, due to currency exchange rates, inflation, etc. But so far, we haven't had any complaints, neither from the owner, nor from his tenants. In fact, we have done more jobs for them like villa painting, balcony insulation, attic conversion (see pictures here http://www.cyprushomebuilders.com/portf ... iyaka-trnc)

Ther are now considering more works on their pool and patio.

One thing I can tell for sure is that the money invested in repairs by Cyprus Homebuilders will never be wasted. We also give guarantee up to 10 years on all the construction and repairs carried out.

[Maggie2012]

Can highly recommend Orhan Saglam and his team
He have a lot of references from satisfied customers.
Thats how we found him.
http://www.kibkomnorthcyprusforum.com/v ... 54&t=18403
We had damp problem on the bottom which is for 5 years has no any solution.
Very clean and professional work.
Sure he is the right person with his team for all repairing works in TRNC.
Cheers!!!

[best-dreams]

Hi Toria;

We repaired many villa with damp problem. I can help you about this situation,please do contact me on my mobile.

Best Regards;

Hatib Xhafolli
Best Dreams Property Management
Phone: 0533 843 80 23 | 0548 872 16 85
Skype: bestdreamsproperty | Viber: +90533 843 80 23
hatib@best-dreams.com | info@best-dreams.com

[ana_banana]

Customer's testimonial: (taken from http://www.cyprushomebuilders.com/testi ... ers/page/1)

We had damp problems throughout the property that needed fixing. We also asked Cyprus Homebuilders to build us new pool terrace and tile round sills and porchway at front of property. Old terrace was removed and disposed of. Then the entire villa was painted.

We are very impressed with the service. We were kept informed of the development of the works via photographs. We thought the standard was far more superior to any other work we’ve have seen so far in the TRNC. No corners cut, a very thorough job including details such as painting the lamps which was over and above the work agreed. Very good afterservice as well, company always willing to revisit to ensure everything is satisfactory.

I would also like to comment on how the company disposed of the old material and also kept the area surrounding the property clean at all times during the works. Nothing was left for us to deal with. Both Dursun and Ana are always very helpful and often provide new ideas and suggestions for improvement that we hadn’t thought of before. Very professional in their business.

We would not hesitate to recommend this company to others needing work done or new work developed. They are not prepared to cut corners to make a cheaper job and I believe they fully understand the importance of personal recommendations and looking after their staff, which is often lacking here. Despite the very professional job they do, their prices are very competitive.

My sister Sharon who lives close to my property is happy to speak to people on my and her own behalf, having also had work done by the company (tel: +90-533-842-1489).

Eric and Angie Robson, Kayalar
To see project pictures, please click here http://www.cyprushomebuilders.com/portf ... yalar-trnc