Mouldy Mortar Damp can be a major issue in the home. Find answers to questions or post your own here.

[Danc]

Hi, I have noticed on the external wall of our conservatory (lower half of the wall is brick) that there is a white fluffy mould type growth but only on the mortar and only below the damp proof course. It has only affected a length of wall externally where a sofa was pushed up against the wall internally, we dont heat the conservatory all the time. I have moved the sofa further from the wall to allow it to breathe and there are two small patches of salty / water stain type marks on the internal plastered wall.
Can anyone tell me what this mould growth is, is it a serious problem and how it may be treated?
Many thanks

[thedoctor]

See all damp reelated projects in the projecst section together with project on efflorvesence. On the projects pages you will find reference to a Company called Property Repair Solutions. This company can be contacted for free, no obligation advice on any issues regarding damp of any kind.