Whitepapers

The manual deals with the most common situations encountered with regard to rising damp and remedial action. It does not cover structural waterproofing (tanking). An outline of the identification of dampness problems in buildings is given. This book should be read thoroughly to become familiar with the systems prior to undertaking any works. It is also important that the user…

An explanation of rising damp and how to stop it.

Learn how to survey a building and diagnose dampness problems correctly

This section explains the correct way to replaster where necessary

This section explains the correct way to treat rising damp

Calculations show that the overall risk of condensation is reduced when using the Dryzone Express Replastering System compared with traditional sand:cement replastering systems. However, when using this type of product, due consideration must be given to the overall design to minimise risk of condensation and the recommendations contained in BS 5250:2011 should be followed. 

Where walls are known to be excessively contaminated with hygroscopic salts (e.g. old barns, old kitchens, chimney flues, stables) then consideration should be given to tanking the walls using Vandex BB75 tanking slurry prior to replastering as added protection for the decorative surface. Alternatively the use of the Dryzone Express Replastering System should be considered. Where masonry is unstable, this…

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

Mortar samples were obtained from houses in the UK with rising damp. This paper aims to evaluate the mortars' influence on rising damp.

This paper reviews the rising damp phenomenon with a discussion of factors such as capillary effect, water absorption & salt formation.