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GROUND MOISTURE BARRIER
A ground moisture barrier refers to a polythene sheet layer underneath a home which acts as a barrier to rising dampness. By lowering moisture levels in your home, it effectively reduces condensation, mould growth, and makes your home easier to heat.
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Why should you install a Ground Moisture Barrier?
A ground moisture barrier is essential for protecting the building's structure, preserving indoor air quality, maintaining thermal efficiency, preventing pest infestations, and prolonging the lifespan of flooring materials. Investing in a high-quality moisture barrier during construction or renovation provides long-term benefits in terms of structural integrity, energy efficiency, and comfort.
Prevents Moisture Ingress
Ground moisture can seep through the foundation of a building, leading to dampness, mould growth, and structural damage over time. A moisture barrier effectively blocks this moisture, creating a barrier between the ground and the building's structure.
Improves Indoor Air Quality
Moisture infiltration can lead to the growth of mould, mildew, and other harmful microorganisms, which can negatively impact indoor air quality and pose health risks to occupants. By preventing moisture from entering the building, a moisture barrier helps maintain a healthier indoor environment.
Prevents Pest Infestations
Damp conditions created by ground moisture can attract pests such as termites, ants, and rodents, which can cause further damage to the building's structure and pose health risks to occupants. A moisture barrier helps deter pests by creating an inhospitable environment for their survival and reproduction.
Ground moisture can seep through the foundation of a building, leading to dampness, mould growth, and structural damage over time. A moisture barrier effectively blocks this moisture, creating a barrier between the ground and the building's structure.
Improves Indoor Air Quality
Moisture infiltration can lead to the growth of mould, mildew, and other harmful microorganisms, which can negatively impact indoor air quality and pose health risks to occupants. By preventing moisture from entering the building, a moisture barrier helps maintain a healthier indoor environment.
Prevents Pest Infestations
Damp conditions created by ground moisture can attract pests such as termites, ants, and rodents, which can cause further damage to the building's structure and pose health risks to occupants. A moisture barrier helps deter pests by creating an inhospitable environment for their survival and reproduction.
Enhances Energy Efficiency
Moisture can also reduce the effectiveness of insulation materials, leading to increased energy consumption and higher heating and cooling costs. By keeping moisture out, a moisture barrier helps preserve the thermal efficiency of insulation, ensuring that the building remains energy-efficient and comfortable year-round.
Protects Your Home
Excessive moisture in the ground can compromise both the structural integrity of a building and the lifespan of its flooring materials over time. Moisture can cause wood to rot, corrode metal components, and weaken concrete foundations. A moisture barrier serves as a protective shield against moisture ingress, preventing these issues and maintaining the stability, durability, and aesthetic appeal of the building.
BOOK YOUR FREE ASSESSMENT Moisture can also reduce the effectiveness of insulation materials, leading to increased energy consumption and higher heating and cooling costs. By keeping moisture out, a moisture barrier helps preserve the thermal efficiency of insulation, ensuring that the building remains energy-efficient and comfortable year-round.
Protects Your Home
Excessive moisture in the ground can compromise both the structural integrity of a building and the lifespan of its flooring materials over time. Moisture can cause wood to rot, corrode metal components, and weaken concrete foundations. A moisture barrier serves as a protective shield against moisture ingress, preventing these issues and maintaining the stability, durability, and aesthetic appeal of the building.
