Rising damp occurs in a high proportion of old buildings, where water rises up from the ground through the capillaries of bricks and mortar. Carried salts can cause damage and further damp problems. The seminar offers a detailed insight into rising damp and the modern day treatments available. Details of the nature and causes of rising damp are given, including…

Diagnosing the causes of dampness in buildings is a complex area, and some landlords are concerned that they may be blamed for dampness issues that have, in fact, been caused by the tenant. At the time of writing there have been no prosecutions for landlords failing to provide “freedom from damp” under the new Act, so it is not possible…

If a damp-proofing cream with an insufficient amount of silicone active ingredient is used or an insufficient amount of cream has been injected, this waterproof barrier will not properly form and the damp will not be halted.

The 150 mm rule is the best practice (according to Building Regulations Approved Document C) to prevent wind-driven rain splashing over the damp-proof course. Learn more about Rising Damp

Sections of the wall will often have to be replastered as part of an effective rising damp treatment strategy.

They can be carried out for many different reasons; to ensure the longevity of the building or structure, to reduce the long-term operating costs of heating and cooling, or to reduce the level of CO2 emissions as a result of heating and cooling. Government efforts to deal with climate change over the past few decades have made CO2 emissions a…

An explanation of rising damp and how to stop it.

As with all cases of Dry Rot, the primary objective was to find and remove the source of moisture. This was traced to a previous roof leak which had been repaired approximately four years ago. All timber lintels were tested for structural integrety. Those that were structurally unsound were removed, together with a margin of 600 mm from the last…