@SafeguardEuropeLtd Rising Damp Capillary Action Time Lapse https://youtu.be/aGlRDZo2_Eo Salt Attack and Rising Damp Technical Guide https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/saltdamp_techguide.pdf Rising Damp Removal From Historical Masonries https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061813012117 Rising damp signs, causes and treatment https://www.safeguardeurope.com/rising-damp _________________________________ THE RISING DAMP MYTH Rising damp is a condition that affects the walls of buildings when water from the ground rises up through the bricks and mortar, mainly due …

Newsletter ▶ https://skill-builder.uk/signup ◀ Check out Builder’s Tee: https://www.builders-tee.com/ Damp problems in a single brick skin house – Seeking expert advice! Our message from Rachel: I am writing to you today for advice on a persistent damp problem in our old house. We live in a single brick terrace house in Hanover, Brighton built in the 1800s on a timber …

Back to the problem of damp, it's everywhere, and our inbox is flooded with messages asking how these issues can be solved.

Karim has a damp problem and needs Roger's support.

Roger is back to stare at more damp walls. This time, he suspects it's a dot and dab issue.

It's damp season! Roger is back to look at Skill Builder viewer Helen's damp problem.

Roger looks at another damp problem featuring Skill Builder viewer Darren.

Diagnosing damp problems in a building involves a systematic approach to identifying the symptoms, understanding the possible causes, and then taking appropriate action. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you go about it.

Skill Builder viewer Ryan couldn't figure out why his house was damp and wet under the floorboards. Now he's found the cause of the problem and it's incredibly simple.

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Roger tries to figure out another damp issue, or does he?

Roger takes a look at a problem Carl Fielding has with a leaking chimney.

Wicking, also known as capillary action, occurs when moisture is drawn up a wall from the ground. This is typically due to a lack of, or a faulty damp-proof course, but It is also essential to maintain proper drainage and regularly check for cracks or defects in the walls.

Roger is called in to troubleshoot another damp problem.

Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods are patented fibre rods that carry a powerful water-repellent material. They have been scientifically proven to eliminate rising damp even in highly-saturated walls. This performance has also been internationally tested and approved.

Roger shows us his favourite method for damp proofing a basement or cellar.

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 36 Damion Cartwright has some advice about damp problems in an edition we should call ‘Tell Skill Builder’.

https://www.safeguardeurope.com/products/drybase/drybase-flex Roger is plastering a cellar wall and adds some extra damp proofing with Drybase from Safeguard. Drybase Flex A watertight low-profile sheet membrane for protection against dampness in walls without the need to drill and install plugs. The membrane is a 1.5 mm thick flexible polypropylene sheet with a fleeced surface on both sides. The two fleeces ensure good …

Roger is back on to rising damp and asks the question… … is rising damp a myth?