How to prevent rising damp on your exterior walls - Building in Ghana

[@aberba]

Want to learn more about rising damp? I have a a complete video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCtlYeri6t5b6s

[@surfcitiz]

Well explained.

[@l.e.sparklesfkaelliesparkl5875]

Makes sense!

[@AF-hv9em]

Very good

[@jachieboy]

Very simple and effective advice. What's the name of the damp proof chemical you used for plaster

[@aberba]

Mine is from a local company who calls it Pora Cap 10 but it's not the exact name. It's more like their brand name. I believe there are other water treatment products for walls in your local area.

[@MssWinnie]

Thanks for the video. Please I have a question. What is your wall is plastered and it’s old so there’s dark green/black in it. What can you do before plastering to prevent damping and mold?

[@aberba]

There are mould treatment products on the market that will kill those green algae. The algae turns dark when it dies. Sometimes you don't have a rising damp problem, just mould. Sometimes you have both. Moulding can look like a damp issue so make sure to diagnose the problem well to decide on the right fix. Moulds are like small plants that grow on moist surfaces and can be killed by painting with a treatment.

[@hjgh__]

Hmmm, how about the exposed area from the foundation up to the first membrane layer.

[@aberba]

That's not damp proofed in the video. You can damp proof the foundation as well if you want. There's a whole different way to do that.

[@JusticelukaAcheaw]

Please how muvh is a big dpm in Sunyani

[@aberba]

I actually bought it in Accra. Google Pora Ventures or email me from my website aberba.com for direct contact to the company owner.

[@JusticelukaAcheaw]

@aberba ok please how much for one thank

[@aberba]

​@@JusticelukaAcheaw you may have to reach out to them directly for current prices. Contact me on through my website aberba.com for their contact

[@RayCharlesMarfo]

I need to talk to you. How can I get to you?

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