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Rising damp is a myth, says former RICS chief


In response, Elaine Blackett-Ord, chair of the Register of Architects Accredited in Building Conservation, has also spoken out against rising damp, saying it was as rare as ?rocking-horse shit?


http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/-rising-damp-is-a-myth-says-former-rics-chief/5204095.article#

I have a similar situation - a wet patch appeared on the wall - we removed a section of plaster and there are no pipes there. The bricks are damp and several are crumbly and 'grey' looking. I've arranged for Kiltox to visit next week. Ignoring the issue is not an option.

Please note I'm not an expert - just an interested amateur.


Intested ins stuff like this.....


http://www.heritage-house.org/the-fraud-of-rising-damp.html


But a wet wall in a kitchen?


Possibly.....


a) broken rainwater pipe outside


b) if wall is cold and kitchen has a lot of steam - cooking? hot wash? then it could be condensate


c) ground level outside too high / no drainage at edge of wall


but YMMV - your mileage may vary

I had a few companies quote me on some dampproofing work a few years ago, Gullivers included. All were extortionate to say the least. I ended up using their specifications and employing my own builders to carry out the work for half the cost. Despite what the dampproofing companies say, injecting a dampproof course and installing a waterproof membrane (if required) most certainly is NOT rocket science: any competent builder will be able to carry it out. What you won't get of course is a 'guarantee'... not that half of those are worth the paper they're printed on.

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