Wall Ties, Cavity Wall Insulation, Damp… What is your home telling you?

If you are new to the world of Wall Ties, Cavity Wall Insulation and Damp, then you only be looking into it because you are concerned 1 of the 3 are affecting your home. Whether or not this is the case, are you just doing some research, what is more important than being able to recognise cause and effect if any of these become defected or become an issue?

Throughout this blog, we will go through the different signs your home may begin to present if the of Wall Ties, Cavity Wall Insulation and Damp in your property begin to cause issues. Being able to recognise and understand what your home is trying to tell you, is the key to preventing irreversible damage, saving yourself money on long term damage, and knowing who to call and when.

Of course, there is much more to understanding of Wall Ties, Cavity Wall Insulation and Damp. What can go and wrong and how are important too, so if you would like to understand this then check out our other blog posts here, we explain it all!

Let’s get into it…

The signs of failing Cavity Wall Ties

Cavity Wall Ties can begin to fail for a few reasons, whether it be due to natural wear and tear over time that can lead to old and rusty wall ties, or because not enough wall ties were installed initially, both of these can have detrimental effects on your home if left untreated. You can read more on why Cavity Wall Ties fail, here.

The signs:

• Cracking on external walls whether that be step/staggered in the mortar joints or simply damaged and defaced bricks.

• Staggered step crack.

The signs of defected Cavity Wall Insulation

Defected or faulty Cavity Wall Insulation can present itself in several ways, and when left untreated, faulty cavity wall insulation can cause expensive and irreversible damage, particularly to the interior of your home. You can read more about this, here. Let’s just say you want to know the signs to prevent this sort of thing happening…

The symptoms of failing CWI:

• Damp patches on your walls

• Mould growing on your walls

• Cracks in the brickwork of your home

• Peeling or Brown Plaster

The signs of Damp

Damp can be caused by various reasons, and can present itself in multiple ways, of which you can read about here. Damp is definitely not something to be taken lightly, as if left long enough can affect not only your home but also you… you can also read about this here. Damp eventually leads to mould, and even black mould at that! Let’s talk about the signs…

The symptoms of Damp

• Cold patches on the wall

• Mould or Black Mould

• Rising Damp

• Condensation

• Penetrating Damp

• Peeling Wallpaper

If your home is presenting any of the signs and symptoms, then listen to your home and give CavClear a call. Trust us, you don’t want the issue to get worse! We can offer Wall Tie Surveys, Damp Surveys and Cavity Wall Insulation reports to ensure your home gets the service it needs (and is asking for!).

Looking for help?

If you find your property is sending you a message, then we at CavClear are here to help. Our team of cavity wall specialists and damp-proofing specialists can provide an assessment, quote, and any other information you may need to determine if you should proceed with Cavity Wall Insulation removal, Wall Tie removal and replacement, or damp proofing.

CavClear specialise in providing a prompt, cost-effective and friendly solution to removing CWI and related issues. Our team of fully accredited and qualified professionals will ensure your property is in the safest of hands.

Don’t let the issue get out of hand… Get in touch with our friendly team by calling 0333 220 2463 or contact us.