Is it Rising Damp or just a plastering problem? Most damp problems can be diagnosed with a good pair of eyes and some experience. However, sometimes problems can be more complex and even the most experienced need more information. One such situation is a rising damp profile or visible rising damp tide mark, where there […]
Condensation and Mould tackled by Property Care Association members
31 Oct 12 by
I was down at the PCA headquarters in Huntingdon on Tuesday. The one day course was for already qualified and experienced surveyors, looking to delve deeper into condensation and sharpen their skills in respect of mould. Condensation and mould go hand in hand of course and the PCA have recognised that the issue causes misery […]
Damp-proofing and Damp diagnosis – electrical moisture meters are so useful.
13 Oct 12 by
Electrical Moisture meters get stick from some. Lots of meter readings are used to justify remedial damp proofing which has been shown to be unnecessary. The humble damp meter has taken he blame, rather like knives are blamed for stabbings, in my view. I couldn’t do my job properly without my meter and here’s an […]
Membranes for damp control… the good, the bad and the rotten.
23 Sep 12 by
What has damp-proofing using membranes got to do with Dry Rot? Read on… This article is about the use of vertical damp-proof membranes in buildings as a way of controlling damp. DPM’s have been used for years under floors and such, but recently they have really taken off for use above ground, just to stop […]
Penetrating damp? – you can avoid this problem with some simple home maintenance
09 Jul 12 by
Okay so it’s raining all the time and my phone is ringing off the hook. The thing is though, most of these callers, sought me out because of damp that has just appeared, or got much worse, they don’t need my services – I am a damp proofer and they need a good old fashioned […]