How to Avoid Damp Walls?

Suddenly you have started seeing a damp patch on the wall. It is affecting the look of the house, creating a weird smell, paint is chipping off and you are afraid it might be causing damage to your wall deep within. This is one of the problems a house owner comes across to sometimes during winters, monsoon season or when your plumbing gets old. No need to worry, just follow these simple steps to repair that damp patch: Check for cracks: Often the damp patches occur when there is a crack in the floor or corner of the wall, or between two tiles. Water can seep through that causing the dampness. If there is a crack, repair it. Leakage in plumbing: If your floors or corners are fine, there might be a leakage in the plumbing pipes . You can get it repaired by either taking matters in your own hands or contacting a professional plumber. Due to lose fitting or damaged pipes, leakage is pretty normal and easy to repair. Pressure in winters or monsoon: Sometimes the water pressure may va...