The Dampness Threat in Sensitive Buildings: A Vital Measure for Hospices and Care Centers

Buildings occupied by vulnerable residents, such as hospices, nursing homes, disability care centers, and children's homes, serve more than simply as "shelters"—they serve as "homes" and "refuges." Therefore, the physical conditions of these buildings are critical not only for their structural integrity but also for the physical and mental health of their residents. It is precisely at this point that moisture and humidity, a visible problem, can become a silent and deepening public health threat.

These types of structures and the user groups within them are particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of moisture:

Weakened Immune System: Elderly individuals, those with chronic diseases, or children in the developmental age are more susceptible to mold spores and poor air quality because their immune systems are more sensitive.

Limited Mobility: Users being unable to leave their rooms or having to constantly spend time in the same humid environment increases the duration of exposure and the risk exponentially.

Age and Continuity of Buildings: Many maintenance centers operate in older buildings. Problems such as capillary rise in humidity, poor insulation, and lack of waterproofing systems are common in these buildings. Furthermore, because these facilities operate 24/7, moisture-producing activities are continuous.

Damp walls are an ideal breeding ground for mold and mildew. The resulting mold spores mix with indoor air and enter the body through inhalation. This:

- Allergic reactions,

- Triggering asthma attacks,

- Chronic cough and sinusitis,

- Headache and fatigue,

- It paves the way for serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia.

For a sensitive immune system, these risks can be severe enough to result in hospitalization. Therefore, humidity control in these structures is not just a maintenance cost but a health safety protocol.

Methods such as temporary plaster replacements or increased ventilation temporarily mask the signs of moisture but do not stop the root cause, capillary moisture rise. To provide a long-lasting solution to the problem, a barrier that physically prevents moisture from rising within the wall is necessary.

Restora WP 07 doesn't require heavy construction work and minimally impacts living conditions. Application is quick, and the barrier it creates remains effective throughout the building's lifespan. The barrier doesn't release any harmful substances into the environment. It reduces costs by eliminating recurring renovation, painting, and plastering costs.

Your investment not only protects a building, it also directly improves the quality of life and health of the people living in it.