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Rising damp is the name given to the process of water in the ground entering a property by travelling up through the pores in brickwork – also known as capillary action
Penetrating damp, otherwise known as lateral damp, is the development of moisture through the walls and roof or below ground area of a building. Like most cases of damp, if left untreated it can cause problems for the structure and significant damage to the fabric of your home.
Wall damp can be treated by creating a new damp-proof course by stripping the damaged old plaster and drilling holes into each brick. Types of damp.
Ceiling damp patches are caused when moisture is able to accumulate below the surface. The most common cause of this type of damp is condensation, although leaks in pipes or gaps in your roof can also cause moisture to soak into walls and ceilings.
One of the most common causes of a damp basement is excess ground water. Poor guttering and plumbing systems can also lead to leakages in the basement, which at first, are not always easy to spot.
While having damp walls means that you are susceptible to damp problems, issues of damp occurring on concrete floors is also a common problem that you might need to be aware of.
Wet rot is a fungal infestation which thrives in damp conditions. Wet rot can often lead to major structural damage if it is left to grow unchecked.
Dry rot is a type of fungal timber decay known as Serpula Lacrymans. It occurs when wood becomes too wet with a moisture content of over 20% and the wood-destroying fungus attacks the timber.
