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Damp proofing starts with good damp diagnosis, especially where I’m concerned….

27 Jan 13 by

Rising damp, penetrating damp or salt contamination? Why is that wall damp?   A month of so back I had the great pleasure of Graham Coleman’s company for two days here in Yorkshire. Regular visitors will know Graham, from past posts which he either contributed or featured in.  For those that don’t know Graham, he […]

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Damp proofing specialist recommended by your Estate Agent? Beware!

13 Jan 13 by

  I feel that after this weeks event I must put fingers to keyboard. I have heard rumours of damp proofing specialists recommending installation of a chemical DPC where rising damp could never exist, but Thursday this week was the first time I’d seen it with my own eyes. The place was Headingly in Leeds. […]

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When is a wall tie corroded?

02 Jan 13 by

Sound like a daft question?  Not really; the problem with corroding cavity wall ties is that there are many types and thicknesses of wall tie and as site inspections are done visually; subjectivity comes into play. One man’s corroded wall tie may be described as ‘pristine’ by another onlooker. Disagreements on ‘How rusty is rusty’? […]

Filed Under: Cavity Wall Ties, Structural Repairs, Surveying Tagged With: , ,

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