Spanish damp problems
Many Spanish properties suffer from damp problems and this includes houses in Mediterranean areas – which may seem strange given Spain’s climate. Typically Spanish damp problems can be found in: – Sub-ground areas – often called underbuilds or sotanos. These often lack effective tanking. This is particularly true of illegal underbuilds. – Terrace door surround areas and roof terraces. These are often poorly sealed and lack a waterproof membrane. – Over-sealing of the living space. This causes condensation-related mould and is more common in new, double-glazed Spanish properties than in older, poorly insulated houses. Obviously, damp can prove to be a major problem and damp-related rot is often very common in under build areas, where timbers have not been treated properly. Sometimes damp in Spanish properties is a sign of a more serious problem and damp can indicate that there is the underlying possibility…