Soluciones para Humedades - Podcast Edificamos Juntos - T03 E44

Not all dampness is the same, nor should it be treated the same way. In this episode, Ángel Cano (Murprotec) distinguishes between accidental dampness—plumbing leaks, malfunctions, downpipes, or gutters—and structural dampness: condensation, rising damp, and lateral seepage. The latter requires a professional diagnosis of the source, not simply addressing the spot where the stain appears. He explains why common solutions—covering the wall or installing an air gap—don't eliminate the problem, but rather displace and worsen it: rising damp rises and the damp spreads laterally, eventually compromising the wall's finish and load-bearing capacity. He also discusses the health consequences (mold, dust mites, and the Aspergillus fungus, which are more prevalent in immunocompromised individuals, the elderly, and children), the recommended relative humidity range for homes (between 35% and 60%), and its relationship to heating consumption. Finally, Ángel Cano reviews Murprotec's solutions: forced ventilation for air quality control (humidity, CO₂, formaldehyde, and radon), a physical barrier against capillary action using silicone microemulsion, and a tank treatment for lateral leaks, with warranties of up to 30 years. And also in this episode of Edificamos Juntos: Industry News (Rubén Sánchez): cement with desert sand and lignin, supermetals researched by CENIM-CSIC, and new hybrid materials. Did You Know (Fernando González de la Horra): how long the technical architect's health and safety coordination extends after the final building certificate. What You Don't See (Sergio Rodríguez Morales): artificial intelligence in structural calculations, its real-world applications, and its limitations.