Tag: BRE DG 245
Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings
Whilst this document is good in that it offers some form of a sensible approach into the advice of damp buildings, it is something that has lost all traction. Expensive damp surveys I often see […]
Do you number what the number 1 cause of rising damp is?
The number 1 cause of rising damp is?
Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings damp survey
Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings damp survey
Bridged damp proof course
bridged damp proof course
Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings. Principles and competencies joint position statement
Following the above guidance, the methodology in BRE DIGEST 245 will produce quantitative moisture analysis, and is particularly relevant where rising damp symptoms are visible. The image below is typical of where rising damp symptoms […]
Bridged damp proof course
Rarely is damp diagnosis that simple, but unfortunately you will often see some damp experts claim that it is. This is because they have limited surveying equipment, and limited experience. See this video for example […]
Independent damp survey Wiltshire
It’s really important that a thorough damp investigation into the root cause before specifying repairs. Whilst this particular drain defect isn’t that common, this is something I have come across previously a few times. The […]
Very Expensive Damp Repair
It isn’t unusual for a property to be suffering from visible rising damp symptoms. Unfortunately it isn’t unusual for some surveyors to not follow the recommend guidance in BS 6576, and eliminate all potential causes […]
Bridged dpc – bridging of damp proof course
A very common cause of rising damp within a property is bridging of the dpc, or also known as bridging of the damp proof course. I often find properties have had a chemical damp proof […]
Is your damp proof course bridged?
This is such a common problem, but there can be a number of causes. You need to make sure when you instruct your damp surveyor, that you ask specific questions. In this video, I go […]
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