What cause's Damp in a caravan ?

• There are various reasons why a Caravan becomes damp
• With age caravan sealing mastics become dry and powdery, causing water ingress.
• Bumps to rails and mouldings loosens screws, allowing water in through the screw.
• Manufacturing Problems, rails and mouldings not sealed correctly

Free Damp Test

We like to offer the best service we can to our customers, to enable them to keep their caravan in the best condition possible, we therefore off a FREE DAMP TEST in a effort to catch any water ingess as early as possible to save on expensive repairs later on.We use a Electronic Resistance Meter, which allows us to monitor the onset of damp and catch it before serious damage occurs, this is why it is advisable to have your caravan regulary serviced.

• Meter Readings between
• 0 to 3 = 10% to 16% Normal, No cause for concern ( Kiln dried timber can be 17% )
• 3 to 7 = 16% to 20% Signals Possible Water Ingess, Requires further investigation
• 7 to 10 = 20% to 28% Moisture is Evident, Treatment is Required

If Remedial work is required, the caravan may not need to be completely stripped down unless interior wallboards damage indicates staining, pimpling and softness. There is a risk of Wallboard deteration due to retained moisture in the structure if external mouldings and rails are resealed only. Our Damp Report Digram shows the areas we test, which are the recognisd spots on a caravan for damp problems. To self test your caravan you should check the areas indicated in the diagram by hand, eye or using a ' home Tester'. If you have any doubt just phone us for a Free Test.

Self Check for Damp

• Look for Signs of Staining on the Interior wallboards ( see Usual areas for testing Diagram )
• Run your Finger along the Interior wallboards for Signs of Softness.
• Check External rails and mouldings for dents.
• You can buy a damp Meter and check yourself, but better still bring it to us for a Free test