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Dampcon - Damp Repairs and Winter Refurbishment

Winter is Coming: Why the Dry Season is the Best Time for Damp Repairs

As the Highveld shifts into its crisp, dry winter months, many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief. The heavy summer rains have eased, the skies are blue, and the risk of immediate water damage seems to fade with the last summer storm. But here’s the catch: winter is actually the perfect time to tackle damp

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Waterproofing your home by Dampcon

5 Areas Homeowners Forget to Waterproof (But Definitely Should!)

Waterproofing your home is one of the most critical aspects of maintaining its structural integrity and preventing costly damage. While most homeowners think about their roofs or foundations, there are several other areas that often slip under the radar. Over time, these forgotten spots can lead to water damage, mould growth, and more headaches than

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Dampcon - Improving ground water drainage

2 steps to improve your ground water drainage

Nothing worse than a leaking roof when it rains, right? Wrong. Believe it or not, there is something worse than a leaking roof. One terrifying word; Floods. Everyone has experienced a flash flood atleast once in their lives, to know how insignificant we are in the face of mother nature.   Recently, we all heard

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Dampcon - How to save money on roof repairs and maintenance

How to save money on repairs to your roof

Winter season is always the best time to tackle home and building maintenance and repairs here in Gauteng. Usually, you will know when your roof is ready to be maintained and if you don’t, look out for the signs. Such as discoloration of the paint, cracked up ridging, water stains and leaks in your building

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Dampcon - News and advice on Shower Waterproofing

Shower Waterproofing? 2 indicators to look out for…

Well, first off. Most shower\’s see more contact with water contact than most of your home\’s surfaces. On average, 2-3 showers a day, approximately between 5 and 10 minutes per shower per person, sometimes more… This should already indicate why it is important to have your shower properly waterproofed. Nowadays, more and more contractors skip

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