Spotting Caravan Damp Signs

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June 4, 2010

Water Ingress

The joints in a caravan are under a lot of stress particularly when being towed. New mastic doesn’t last forever and will eventually lose elasticity and fail. When this occurs water penetration is likely. If you are taking an old caravan to the continent then be very careful, if mastic is left in the heat for a long time it can cause it to fail which could mean costly caravan damp repairs are necessary.

Plumbing

Frost damaged components, faulty joints, and cracked sinks are all common causes of damp and often go totally unnoticed. Damp can build up behind wall coverings and underneath the floor without being noticed. It is good practice to check your systems every year to make sure there are no leaks, if there are you can nip the problem in the bud.

Condensation

Condensation happens when the air is cooled to the point of condensing. The main problems with condensation are when a really cold spell is followed by warm moist weather. The warm air will settle on the cold surfaces of the caravan as moisture. You should leave cupboard doors open so that air can circulate.

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