Rising damp usually occurs in masonry walls because of the failure or absence of a damp-proof course, although poor sub-floor ventilation and bad site drainage can also be contributors. What’s ...

Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground is drawn up into a building's walls through capillary action, which happens when there isn't any DPC (damp proof course).

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Monsoons can be tough times for homeowners. The sudden downpours and occasional storms can wreak havoc on our homes. Here are ...

It's natural for walls and floors to allow a little water in, but it’s usually stopped from causing damage by a barrier called a damp-proof course or damp-proof membrane (see image below). A ...

Problem: damp is penetrating walls at different heights, around windows and doors, and at ceiling height. Solution: insert a damp proof course in the walls at different levels to create a barrier to ...

Distracted by the severe damp patches and paint peeling off caused by water seepage on the interior walls of her home, Ranbir suggests she try Asian Paints SmartCare Hydroloc – an interior ...

Thankfully, all new builds in Britain are fitted with damp-proof cavity walls. However, the pace at which these homes are being built is similar to that of a snail.