MURSAIN - specialist in building moisture issues
Wall with saltpetre and damp band typical of rising damp

MURSAIN solution

HYGRO: treat rising damp at the source

Saltpetre, damp band, crumbling plaster: these symptoms do not disappear by hiding them. HYGRO acts directly on the physical mechanism that makes water rise in the wall - with no electricity, no maintenance, for the whole life of the building.

Most treatments hide the problem. HYGRO solves it.

Classic treatments

They act on the symptoms, not the cause

  • Barrier plasters and anti-moisture paints: water goes around or lifts the coating. The symptoms come back.
  • Chemical injections: they create a chemical barrier in the wall, but do not neutralise the capillary force itself.
  • Dehumidifiers: they treat moisture in the air, not in the wall. Effective for condensation, not for rising damp.
  • Common result: repeated work, mounting costs, a problem that returns every season.

HYGRO by MURSAIN

Neutralise the physical mechanism itself

  • Acts on the capillary force that makes water rise in the pores of the wall, not only on the visible manifestations.
  • Based on applied physics, notably certain works by Mr de Laplace. Developed by Mr LECARPENTIER.
  • Passive and autonomous - no electricity, no noise, no maintenance, no wear parts.
  • Installed once - the house is equipped for the rest of its life.

The HYGRO device

Passive, autonomous, for life: equipment installed only once

HYGRO is a device that applies applied physics, notably certain works by Mr de Laplace, to neutralise the capillary mechanism at the origin of rising damp. It acts on the force that makes water rise in the pores of the wall.

Developed by Mr LECARPENTIER, it has been proven for more than 40 years. This equipment contains no wear material: it requires no part replacement, no consumables, no regular intervention.

HYGRO device installed on a wall for rising damp treatment

A careful diagnosis before any installation

MURSAIN technician measuring wall moisture with a professional moisture meter
1

Free diagnosis

Describe the observed issues, the nature of the building and the construction period. We quickly assess whether your situation may involve rising damp.

2

On-site study before installation

A technician measures moisture levels and identifies the precise origin of the issue. HYGRO is proposed only if rising damp is confirmed - not otherwise.

3

Installation and result checks

The device is installed by a trained MURSAIN technician. Follow-up visits make it possible to measure progress and confirm results over time.

What our clients say after HYGRO installation

I was convinced by the geomagnetic process. Follow-up checks confirmed the positive result.


Audrey ARDAENS

The geomagnetic process reduced the moisture level and met my expectations. The follow-up check confirmed the results.


Hervé de B. de Seyches

What rising damp damages without treatment

Wall damaged by rising damp: saltpetre and crumbling plaster

The building

Saltpetre, damp band, crumbling plaster, flaking paint, peeling wallpaper. Untreated moisture gradually weakens the structure.

Interior room affected by building moisture

Indoor comfort

A damp building degrades indoor air quality and makes rooms less pleasant to live in, whatever the season.

Repeated façade works linked to untreated moisture

Household economy

The more moisture a wall contains, the more energy is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature. Repeated façade work increases costs over time.

Details of the causes and effects of building moisture

HYGRO: what you need to know

Is HYGRO a device you install yourself?

No. The HYGRO device applies applied physics and must be installed by a trained technician, after analysis of the real causes of the issue. Its effectiveness depends on precise positioning according to the wall context.

Why does saltpetre come back without treating rising damp?

Saltpetre is the excretion of a bacterium that feeds on hygroscopic salts carried by rising damp. As long as moisture continues to rise in the wall, salts reach the surface: scraping and repainting is not enough.

Does HYGRO use electricity? Does it need maintenance?

No. HYGRO is entirely passive and autonomous. It uses no electricity, makes no noise and contains no wearing parts or consumables. Once installed, it requires no regular intervention.

How do I know if HYGRO is suited to my situation?

HYGRO is only considered when analysis of the issues points to rising damp. Similar symptoms can have other causes (condensation, water damage). A diagnosis quickly helps qualify your situation.

Next step

Does your building show signs of rising damp?

Describe the observed issues (saltpetre, damp band, damaged plaster) and the construction period. We assess your situation with no obligation.