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Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp or Condensation?

A simple guide to the common types of damp and why diagnosis matters before treatment.

Damp symptoms can look similar from the surface, but the causes are very different. Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation all need different solutions.

Start With the Cause

Before treating a wall, check the building context: external ground levels, ventilation, gutters, leaks, pointing, render and how the room is used.

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