Can damp and mould affect my health?

Can damp and mould affect my health?

Wall Dampness

Yes, if you have damp and mould you're more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma. Damp and mould can also affect the immune system.

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Who's affected?

Some people are more sensitive than others, including:

babies and children

elderly people

those with existing skin problems, such as eczema

those with respiratory problems, such as allergies and asthma

those with a weakened immune system

These people should stay away from damp and mould.

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How does it affect your health?

Moulds produce allergens (substances that can cause an allergic reaction), irritants and, sometimes, toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mould spores may cause an 

allergic reaction, such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rash. Moulds can also cause asthma attacks. 

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Causes of damp and mould

Mould and damp are caused by excess moisture. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground floors, or rain seeping in because of damage to the roof or around window frames.

A newly-built home may be damp if the water used when building it is still drying out – for example, in the plaster on the walls. Excess moisture indoors can also be caused by condensation.

If you have mould or damp it's important to find out why you have excess moisture in your home. When you know what's causing the damp, you can make sure your home is repaired or take steps to limit the moisture in the air. You may need to get a professional to remove mould for you, but if it's only a small amount you may be able to remove it yourself.

Read more in How do I get rid of damp and mould?

How to get rid of Dampness and Mould

Dampness and mould solution is an internal process that must be done by blocking pulses where water is rising which mostly can be from the capillaries.

This process by which pulses are been blocked is called injection grouting.

Injection grouting is the process of drilling affected areas by capturing capillaries after which our waterproofing materials are injected and left for weeks to cure.

The injected chemicals will remove all bacterias that may be responsible for all health hazards.

This solution is a permanent solution if it is been carried out well.

The dampness and mould disappears and a renovation can be carried out if necessary.

Where can i find specialist that can get rid of dampness.

Dampness solution specialist are rare as the job requires a technical solution for a permanent cure.

Some of these specialist are called grouters and they are all over the world.In Nigeria,Motis industries limited is the representative of Dr Fix It and some of their staffs have been well trained to carry out a successful injection grouting.

You can reach some with these details

Richard 08036028436

Lanre 08033003681

Morenike 08130887035

You can also visit us at Block b Ondo State Industrial Park,Akure,Ondo State.   

Please note that we can work anywhere within Nigeria and outside of Nigeria.