Is Rising Damp a Myth?

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You’re probably more than a little confused by the question posed in this title, right? After all, a surveyor has told you there’s evidence of rising damp in your home and now you’re keen to get it fixed. You’ve even seen the evidence: rusty nails in your skirting boards and a telltale salty ‘tidemark’ on…

Damp Proofing and Your Heritage Home

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Damp is a common problem in Victorian and Edwardian houses. It’s important to understand that these houses are different from modern ones in that they are more porous, or “breathable”, due to differences in construction. Because of this, the approach to managing damp in an older building may be different from that appropriate for a…