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Are you wondering what exactly is penetrating damp? Penetrating damp (otherwise known as water ingress or lateral damp) is a common cause of dampness that generally occurs within older buildings, but can occur in properties of any age and at any level of the building.

It is a type of damp used t...

Ventilation there are many factors leading to abnormal moisture levels in the sub-floor area plumbing leaks, inadequate drainage, inadequate water proofing, vents half covered by vegetation, pavers & concrete are the main culprits.

Usually water from the soil mainly in the sub-floor areas evapor...

Bridging of Damp Proof Courses is caused when the ground level outside a solid wall is higher than the installed damp-proof course. Other forms of bridging include external wall renders and internal plastering extending down over the damp proof course line and making contact with the ground.
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Cold spots found using a Flir MR176 imaging moisture meter highlighted in blue around the perimeter of timber ground floor causing condensation to the lower part of wall, this was wrongly diagnosed as rising damp by unnamed company, this is a common problem within timber ground floors, so get it ...

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Rising damp can be mis-diagnosed for a number of reasons press the link to find out more.

Wood boring insects take a liking to a damp timber ground floor