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by Angelina
Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:23 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp patches upstairs
Replies: 3
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Hi, Like to advice you something on rising damp. Rising damp is a problem in which the ground water rises above the masonry walls by capillary action. When the ground water rises above the level, it is than absorbed by the plaster of the walls, which is highly absorbent, thus giving rise to dampness...
by Angelina
Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Wet rot on joist, how do I repair?
Replies: 2
Views: 6418

Hi, Wet rot is simply decay of wood with high moisture content. Wet rot occurs when timber decays naturally in high moisture areas. It occurs due to some form of structural decay such as leaking pipes or near the damp wall. To control it we have to identify the source of moisture responsible for the...
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