Photo of Rising Damp
Rising damp is a condition caused by ground moisture rising up a masonry wall by capillary action. It often occurs where there is no damp-proof course (DPC) or where the DPC has been damaged or bridged. Older houses were built without damp-proof courses or with a barrier material that is liable to failure.
The result of rising damp on the inner wall is visible as a darker patch on the plaster lining of the inner wall, usually starting at floor level on the ground floor and rising up from there, hence the term. In extreme cases, salt leached out of the wall forms crystals on the surface of the plaster as the water evaporates. Needless to say, the appearance of rising damp.
CALL NOW ON 023 9229 8954
Click here to request a survey now.
Insurance Backed Guarantees which protect our customers for up to 10 Years can be provided by QANW UK’s leading Insurance Backed Guarantees for a sum fee.
Key factors contributing to Portsmouth’s damp problem: