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When manufactured to the correct specification, reinforced concrete is an extremely durable construction material. However, most of us will be aware of so-called ‘concrete cancer’ and other forms of damage to concrete. The most common causes of concrete damage are: Carbonation caused by CO2De-icing saltsInsufficient steel coverPoor concrete quality

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Dampness in building materials can be harmful to the structural integrity of buildings. There are many damp proofing methods available.

Chimneys are more exposed than any other part of a building so it's not surprising that they are particularly vulnerable to rain penetration

Typically, barns are constructed using a wide range of materials and techniques including cob, brick, and various types of stone.

The most common damp problem in flats is condensation. The layout of flats often prevents the possibility of an effective ventilation regime

Floors can also be susceptible to moisture ingress, especially concrete floors

Damp rising through concrete floor slabs is fairly common, causing damp issues on carpets and floor coverings.

Walls can become damp for a multitude of different reasons. Damp problems in walls are often only noticed once internal damp symptoms become apparent. Such symptoms include damp patches, black mould growth, hygroscopic salt contamination and crumbling plaster. It is important to note that the source of the damp problems could be caused externally or internally, even though the most…

Most houses in the UK suffer from damp problems. Often the source of dampness is not obvious for the homeowner.

Before any treatment of damp problems is considered, the source of dampness must first be identified.

The basic symptoms of damp, e.g. peeling paint / wallpaper, are largely the same regardless of the cause of dampness.