Is Rising Damp Common In Older Buildings?

Yes. Many older buildings either lack effective damp proofing or have systems that have deteriorated over time.

Can Rising Damp Cause Mould?

Yes. Persistent moisture can create conditions suitable for mould growth.

Does Repainting Solve Rising Damp?

No. Repainting addresses symptoms but not the source of moisture.

Rising Damp & Moisture Management in Balmain

Inner West peninsula combining sandstone heritage stock with the 2000-2015 waterfront strata wave.

Rising Damp & Moisture Management across Balmain buildings

Coastal salt exposure on the waterfront facades, planter-box failures across the podium-style developments along the foreshore, and crack injection on the older sandstone retaining walls. Mix of heritage and strata makes for layered remedial scoping.

The Supcon approach is the same anywhere in Sydney metro: find the source, scope it properly, fix it once. The suburb’s build wave and exposure profile change the diagnosis, not the standard.

Understanding Rising Damp

Rising damp occurs when groundwater moves upward through porous building materials.

As moisture rises, salts are carried into walls and finishes. Over time, these salts contribute to paint failure, plaster deterioration, efflorescence, mould growth and material degradation.

How Supcon scopes it

01
Investigation
Assessment of moisture levels, building condition and contributing factors.
02
Diagnosis
Identification of the source of moisture movement.
03
Scope Development
Preparation of a detailed remediation strategy.
04
Remediation
Damp Proof Course Installation, Moisture Management Systems, Drainage Improvements, Salt Remediation, Internal Reinstatement, Building Envelope Improvements.
05
Protection
Long-term solutions designed to reduce moisture-related deterioration and improve building performance.

Typical Projects

Older Residential Buildings
Apartment Buildings
Commercial Properties
Heritage Structures
Ground-Floor Assets

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rising Damp Common In Older Buildings?: Yes. Many older buildings either lack effective damp proofing or have systems that have deteriorated over time.
Can Rising Damp Cause Mould?: Yes. Persistent moisture can create conditions suitable for mould growth.
Does Repainting Solve Rising Damp?: No. Repainting addresses symptoms but not the source of moisture.