Damp Proofing Treatment (DPT)
Stopping the Upward Creep
Does your wall have peeling paint, white salty powder (efflorescence), or a constant musty smell? These are the classic symptoms of Rising Damp. Capillary action draws groundwater up through the bricks and mortar like a sponge, destroying your interior aesthetics and compromising air quality. At UrbanBD, we don’t just “cover up” the damage with new paint; we install a permanent chemical or physical barrier that severs the path of moisture forever.
Specialized Treatment Methods
Chemical DPC Injection: Injecting high-grade silane/siloxane creams into the mortar bed to create a water-repellent barrier.
Crystalline Slurry Coating: A deep-penetrating treatment that reacts with moisture to grow crystals, plugging the pores of the wall.
Bituminous Membranes: High-performance physical shields applied to foundations and plinth levels to block ground moisture.
Efflorescence Treatment: Specialized chemical cleaning to remove salt deposits and prevent their return.
External Vertical Damping: Protecting the exterior “skin” of the building from wind-driven rain and lateral dampness.
Why Act Now?
Protect Your Health: Damp walls are breeding grounds for mold and mildew, which can trigger respiratory issues and allergies.
Preserve Property Value: Unchecked dampness weakens the structural integrity of bricks and mortar over time.
Save on Maintenance: Stop the endless cycle of scraping and repainting every year.
Aesthetic Restoration: Get back the crisp, clean look of your interiors with a dry, stable substrate.
The ICSE "Cure" Protocol
We follow a scientific approach to ensure the dampness never returns:
Moisture Mapping: We use digital moisture meters to identify the source and height of the capillary rise.
Surface Preparation: Removing damaged plaster down to the original brickwork to treat the “root” of the problem.
Barrier Installation: Depending on the severity, we either inject a new Damp Proof Course (DPC) or apply a multi-layer cementitious waterproof system.
Specialized Re-Plastering: Using salt-resistant additives in the new mortar to ensure the wall remains breathable yet dry.
Critical Areas for DPT
Plinth Level & Foundations: The most vital area for preventive treatment during construction.
Internal Partition Walls: Often affected by moisture traveling from bathrooms or kitchens.
Basements & Semi-Basements: Areas where lateral pressure forces water through the walls.
Boundary Walls: Exposed to soil moisture on both sides.
“Don’t let dampness devalue your home. Our technical team provides a comprehensive diagnosis and a guaranteed fix that goes deeper than the surface. Serve your building with the protection it deserves.”
