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. […]
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’? […]
Advanced Damp diagnosis – gravimetric testing
25 Nov 12 by
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 […]