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Damp Proofing Spain

Here at electro-os (Damp Proofing Spain) we are continuing with our commitment to the environment, our electro osmotic systems are totally free of chemicals.

Spanish houses

Are the walls in your house in Spain suffering from the effects of damp? Have you bought an older property in Spain with plaster coming off the walls and the paint peeling? Is your house cold? Are you beginning to notice damp in your new house after only three or four years? Do you need help in resolving the issue of rising damp in Spain?

Spanish building methods

Looking at Spanish houses both old and new it is apparent that the building materials vary greatly, from piedra y barro (stones and mud), to modern ladrillo (biscuit fired ceramic bricks). In some older homes there may be a mixture of all of these materials and more, as some of the older houses were not so much built as “grew over a period of many years”. This makes the problem worse and treatment of rising damp more difficult as injection systems as efficient as they are back home, run into some problems here, due to the often lack of information about the structure and materials used during the "growth" of the house . in many houses the fact that the floors of the buildings are laid directly on the ground make elecro osmosis the only way to deal with the problem without having to almost demolish and rebuild your home.

How do we fix the problem?

Electro Osmotic rising damp and desalination treatment

Using the technology known as Electro-osmotic damp proofing a small voltage is applied between two electrodes. A series of platinum plated anodes are placed in the wall to be damp proofed. These are connected via a small power supply to an earthed conductor. The process forces the water in the walls to be drawn towards the cathode (the earthed conductor) and prevents more water from rising through the walls. The water as it withdraws from the structure carries with it the majority of the salts deposited within the structure during the active damp "sweating", that occurs normally from the walls and in severe cases from the floors. The salts or "salitre" deposited inside the walls are what cause the biggest problem, i.e. the paint and in more extreme cases the Yeso, cement or even tiles or stone cladding.falling and floors lifting due to the destructive effects of the deposited salts.

Due to the ease of installation, the system can be installed from either side of the walls and normally requires two to three days to complete. Disruption is minimal.

What is Electro osmosis?

Electro-osmosis is a process that has a history of almost two hundred years. Discovered in the early18th century by a German scientist, it was discovered that water was moved from a positive anode to a negative cathode when a current was applied. The current, (for the boffins), used by our systems is approx 5-10volts and 20mA. Annual consumption is usually less than 1KWH costing less than 10 cents.

Electro-osmotic damp proofing systems do not affect pacemakers, mobile phones or any household electrical appliances. Being totally free of all chemicals, they are also ecologically friendly. The total lack of toxic, or in fact any chemicals, means that the possibility of an animal, pet or worse a child, suffering from chemical poisoning, can never exist.

The end result of a treated house is a greener more comfortable home that requires far less maintenance, (one ton of carbon dioxide gas is released into the atmosphere for every ton of Portland cement manufactured) and less heating (Butane: 1 bottle produces approx 26kg CO2). The problem of black mould is also endemic in most properties that suffer damp problems. This can result in a serious health risk. This infamous mould is a contributing factor to illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis. According to the CDC (Centre of Disease Control), this mould is responsible for aggravating over "100 kinds of lung disorder." All electro-osmotic damp proofing systems supplied and installed by Electro-Os (Damp Proofing Spain) consists of industrial grade titanium wire with platinum plated anodes. These systems have been installed in over 90,000 properties worldwide over the last 40 years and as the materials are virtually indestructible all installations carry a 30-year guarantee.

What does it cost?

Because the system is so quick and easy to install this is reflected in the price The price for walls up to 1 meter thick is 50€ per linear meter, so to work out a quote simply measure the perimeter of the building plus nternal support walls and multiply by 50€ to give you a price.

Electro-Os (Damp Proofing Spain) is situated in Castell de Ferro, in the province of Granada. It is a British company owned by people who have worked in Spain for eighteen years. Specializing in the treatment of damp so often found in Spanish homes, particularly older, village houses since 1995. Electro-Os (Damp Proofing Spain) can treat your home to maximum effect with minimal disruption. The system works on all types of properties, irrespective of age or structure type. It is immediately effective. It permanently guards against the dangers of rising damp, and is guaranteed for 30 years.

Although based in Granada, Electro-Os (Damp Proofing Spain) will travel throughout Spain. Our multi-lingual staff are always available to help and a written quotation can be provided.

Advice is always available. Our experience of 19 years in spain working with the local builders, arquitects and of course the materials used in construction here we believe is a valuable resource to be used by all, so if you have problems give us a call for free and informed advice.

Solar Venti

Heating supplement, airing and dehumidification - all in one! If your building has problems with damp, poor ventilation, lack of heating or all of the above, then SolarVenti could be for you. SolarVenti introduces fresh and dry air into your home, removing bad smells, mould, and mildew. At the same time SolarVenti provides free additional heating. The air flow can be controlled at the touch of a button. Free energy........ SolarVenti runs only on solar energy. This unique principle—using a combination of thermal and photovoltaic concepts—makes the system 100% self-contained and carbon neutral. Economical, good for your health and good for the enviroment. Install it and forget about it! A tried and tested Danish technology, developed in the 1980’s and now installed in over 24 countries. Your only expense is the one-off cost of buying and installing it. There are no electrical mains or water connections and no maintenance is required. All components are completely non-corrosive. You are simply capitalising on the sun’s energy, - year after year. How does it work? A solar air panel is mounted on the wall or roof of your property. A built-in PV-cell, powers a 12V fan which is connected by a flexible tube to an air vent and an on/off switch. Whenever the sun shines, the air in the solar panel is heated and the fan, receiving power from the solar cell, introduces warm, dry air into your home at the rate of 20 to 100 cubic metres per hour. Incoming air temperature can be increased by as much as 40C. Providing a substantial, free, heat supplement. It´s as simple as that!