damp in Malta properties

dennisp99 · 2020-12-19T16:54:16+01:00

Explore issues of rising damp in Malta's ground floor properties. Learn about common problems, symptoms, and solutions specific to this location.

dennisp99 Member

Member since 25 October 2020

dennisp99Member19 December 2020 14:54:16

Is there a general problem with rising damp in ground floor properties in Malta?聽 Or any other sort of damp?聽 In UK, paint blistering and peeling off walls would suggest ineffective damp proof course.聽 Is it any different in Malta?

sjan Contributor

Member since 18 August 2013

sjanContributor19 December 2020 16:23:04

105

Damp course rarely used here or improperly fitted. The stone is hygroscopic do always damp in winter. Use dehumidifiers to contain and eliminate damp unhealthy conditions

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP19 December 2020 16:24:44

1092

Whatever damp problem you had/have in the UK, it's going to be worse here.

Matrixdrive Member

Member since 08 October 2020

MatrixdriveMember19 December 2020 20:30:35

I am no pro on this subject but my main suspicions would be leaking drain old ceramic pipes from in not your residence then the residence that live uphill from you , and when it rains the soil gets very damp under the floor sloping downhill and the limestone used in construction here does not help since they are porous and they take much longer to dry out