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by Ryan@Renovate
Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
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Re: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation

Installing the ventilation bricks will help to prevent penetrating damp issue but will save you nothing on your heating bills, which was the reason you had the insulation installed in the first place. The damp has penetrated your exterior wall, the filled cavities have in effect become a bridge for ...
by Ryan@Renovate
Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp treatment advice please after removing fitted wardrobes
Replies: 2
Views: 2911

Re: damp treatment advice please after removing fitted wardrobes

is the external wall exposed to wind driven rain?? if so it sounds like you are suffering from penetrating damp. Do you have a cavity in the wall and has it been insulated. the internal air flow of the house will allow the surface of the plaster to appear dry but your problem lies deeper.
by Ryan@Renovate
Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How can I Cure this Damp Problem in 19th Century House in France?
Replies: 2
Views: 5475

Re: How can I Cure this Damp Problem in 19th Century House in France?

There is 3 types of damp and to cure a problem we first have to find out which it is that is causing the issue. There is Rising damp, penetrating damp and the easiest to cure and most common, condensation. Rising damp Rising damp is caused by ground water moving up through a wall. Most walls allow s...
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