Signs of rising damp tend to be close to the ground, usually no higher than a metre. It usually works its way up walls in horizontal lines. Penetrating damp usually develops in patches and can often be much higher up. For more advice, speak to a damp proofing professional.
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You should make sure that all signs of damp have gone before you redecorate your walls. If you want to paint your walls with a water-permeable emulsion paint, you can usually do this after 1 or 2 months. For other types of decoration you should wait longer.
There are a few visible signs of damp, although it often goes undetected. However, in older or empty properties, this made become detectable through its smell. These include peeling paint and wallpaper, crumbling plaster, mould growth, black spots or spores on walls and ceilings, and rotting skirting boards and flooring.
Damp is a serious problem, particularly if you live in an old property, because it can lead to structural damage. This will cost you big money and could be very dangerous, to yourself and the property. Take damp seriously and get it inspected and resolved as soon as you discover it!
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Inspection of bedroom wall where black mold is appearing and advice on what should be done
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Basically our house had wall cavity insolation sometime ago. Since then the upstairs rooms have all suffered from some mold Albeit not a lot but i do clean it away. In my daughters room she has also...
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find root cause pebbling dashing are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: other please call to appoint
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damp in bedrooms at rear of house. plaster blown on wall on ground floor. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: terrace ...
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Damp proofing. Injection into wall I think. Single layer brick and moss on outside visible. Peeling paint on inside wall.
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