What is Rising Damp and where does it occur? Rising damp is where moisture from the ground moves upward into the structure by what known as capillary action. This becomes apparent in the lower parts of the wall above the skirting level. The moisture effectively dissolves salts from the wall construction which are then drawn…
Condensation, how it occurs, potential problems and how to resolve it. Condensation occurs when warm moist air comes in contact with cold surfaces such as walls and windows. On windows, it’s quite apparent as windows are usually colder than walls. However, condensation does occur on walls if the property is not ventilated correctly. This constant…
Break down of the Damp Proof Course and related problems. Dampness in cavity walls can be due to the breakdown of the DPC and issues within the cavity. Cavity walls became more popular in the 1920s. Walls were built predominantly of 2 skins of brickwork with a cavity between of about 50mm (2 inches). The…
