Thermal properties of masonry induced by the effects of long term rising damp? Oh yes. The image below is of one of my favorite gables in North Leeds. I often visit the estate and have watched the wall for many years in all seasons. In winter rising damp can be very visible […]
Thermal imaging for damp diagnosis
07 Dec 14 by
Is thermal imaging helpful for damp diagnosis? This is a question I’ve thought about quite a bit over the past few years. Damp diagnosis is one of my passions so of course the prospect of another damp diagnostic ‘toy’ appealed to me. However, at several thousand pounds for a half-decent model and bearing […]
Thermal imaging for damp diagnosis – basic competance required
31 May 14 by
Thermal imaging for damp diagnosis – basic competence …or, getting into building thermography – a review of the TCL (Thermographic Consultancy Ltd) category 1 training process. Thermal imaging is fairly new to me. I was introduced to the concept of thermal imaging for damp diagnosis in 2011, via the Property Care […]
An informal CPD on condensation, for the Leeds independent RICS surveyors forum
14 Mar 12 by
Yesterday I spent an hour or so chatting with building surveyors in North Leeds. The subject was damp, with particular attention to condensation and mould growth. The Leeds independent surveyors forum is a long established group of RICS members who meet up to help each other stay with trends in the housing market in West […]
Damp diagnosis training to another level
04 Feb 12 by
last week I spent the day in Graham Coleman’s lab, down in Dorset. Graham kindly invited me down there for an intensive day of tuition on a one to one basis. I’ve attended many presentations and training courses with Graham, usually at the Property Care Association’s HQ and I jumped at the chance to […]