{"id":7614,"date":"2024-09-16T12:07:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/?p=7614"},"modified":"2024-09-16T12:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:10:36","slug":"moisture-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/moisture-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Moisture protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7614\" class=\"elementor elementor-7614\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19977485 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19977485\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n        \n                <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n                <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e1e09d\" data-id=\"5e1e09d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n                        \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6240d023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6240d023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What moisture protection has to do with thermal insulation<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture has a lot to do with heat. A <\/span><b>Good moisture protection is the basis for good insulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7607 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-300x222.png\" alt=\"Thermal image of a damp house wall\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung.png 482w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A view of a damp fa\u00e7ade using a thermal imaging camera<\/span><\/em><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uwe Kiesewetter, expert for wood and building protection and managing director of HKH Planitzer Holz- und Bautenschutz GmbH, reports on the exact correlations in his dossier \"No thermal insulation without moisture protection!\".<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important contents are presented here:<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><h3>Moisture protection influences the energy performance certificate<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2009, the energy performance certificate was made mandatory in Austria. In order to achieve good values here, it is not enough just to rely on good heating and thick facade insulation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead <\/span><b>the insulation must also include adequate moisture protection <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to be added.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this is missing in many buildings or is now ineffective. And this means that the affected buildings are soaked with moisture - which on the one hand causes structural damage, but on the other hand also reduces the thermal insulation by up to 50 %.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><table style=\"height: 558px;\" width=\"268\"><tbody><tr><td><h3><b>Consequences of moisture penetration of the masonry<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the seal against moisture and water is no longer in place, a wide variety of consequences can arise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dossier mentions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rising energy costs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss in value of the property<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorer indoor climate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health risk due to pollutants &amp; pests (e.g. mold)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destruction of the building fabric<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><td>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung.webp\" alt=\"Picture of a damp wall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>Restoring moisture protection: how it works<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional sealing against rising damp in masonry can be achieved using various methods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three procedures are therefore recommended in Uwe Kiesewetter's dossier:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HW stainless steel process<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saws<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall replacement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why he did this <\/span><b>mechanical process recommends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Because these form verifiable and tight barriers and therefore permanently stop the capillary transport of water in the masonry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the market also offers the process with <\/span><b>chemical injections offered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The dossier points out that its\u00a0 <\/span><b>However, effectiveness not assured<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><h4><b>The HW stainless steel process <br \/>explained in more detail<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HW procedure is briefly explained in more detail in the dossier, which is why we are including it here once again.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If moisture rises capillary, the masonry is separated and sealed in a single work step - and that is the special feature. Sealing is achieved by means of <\/span><b>stainless steel plates inserted into the masonry <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(horizontal barrier). These form a<\/span><b> Effective barrier layer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- and thus the basis for ensuring that no more water can rise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wall is not opened and the flow of force in the wall is never interrupted. No subsidence can occur.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the wall has dried out, the insulation measures can be carried out.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The masonry must then be allowed to dry thoroughly. To do this, the room must be well ventilated. Once this is done, you can start with the insulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p>Here you can see the HW stainless steel process:<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7610 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung2.jpg\" alt=\"HW stainless steel process in use\" width=\"1072\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung2.jpg 1072w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung2-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung2-1024x789.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung2-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feuchteschutz-hw-mauertrockenlegung2-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>Tip from the author on moisture protection<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The author describes two tips on moisture protection in his dossier:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He calls the removal of wall moisture the <\/span><b>Basis for all subsequent refurbishment measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Renovation without adequate prior protection against moisture and water cannot be successful in the long term.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Kiesewetter emphasizes the <\/span><b>value-preserving properties <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masonry drying for real estate.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Would you like to read the whole dossier? Then you can download it here!<\/b><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hkhPlanitzer-Kiesewetter-dossier-feuchteschutz-waermeschutz.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download dossier<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Moisture protection - Summary<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture and water damage buildings, reduce their thermal insulation capacity by up to 50% and destroy the fabric of the building. Buildings must therefore be protected against this.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If capillary rising damp is the cause, the dossier by Uwe Kiesewetter <\/span><b>mechanical processes such as the HW stainless steel process recommended<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this method, the masonry is separated and sealed in a single step. The latter is carried out using a horizontal barrier made of stainless steel plates that are driven into the masonry. Thanks to the HW stainless steel tip and the way the plates are driven in (pneumatically with a high number of blows), the wall is not damaged. The horizontal barrier forms an insurmountable barrier for water so that it can no longer rise in the masonry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes subsequent moisture protection possible without any problems!<\/span><\/p><p><b>You have questions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about horizontal barriers? We will be happy to answer them!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have damp walls and want to dry them out again? We are happy to support you quickly and professionally in this case!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply take a non-binding <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><b>Contact <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to us.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Was Feuchteschutz mit W\u00e4rmeschutz zu tun hat Feuchtigkeit hat viel mit W\u00e4rme\u00a0 zu tun. Ein guter Feuchteschutz ist die Grundlage f\u00fcr eine gute D\u00e4mmung. Ein Blick auf eine feuchte Fassade mittels einer W\u00e4rmebildkamera Uwe Kiesewetter, Sachverst\u00e4ndiger f\u00fcr Holz- und Bautenschutz sowie Gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrer der HKH Planitzer Holz- und Bautenschutz GmbH, berichtet in seinem Dossier \u201cOhne Feuchteschutz [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7618,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7614"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7619,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7614\/revisions\/7619"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hw-mauertrockenlegung.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}