Condensation damp fix

We were called to this property as a last resort which we are famous for, the woman was at her wits end, see what was the issue and if you have seen the problem before.

[@ianc8814]

Thanks for these videos! Really feel I'm understanding the difference now between "rising damp" and condensation from daily activities. Seems to me that while some properties can suffer from "rising damp" it's always useful to consider first whether the moisture is condensation, resulting from drying washing etc. in an unventilated space. Also useful to understand that there are wall treatments which will help reduce condensation, especially when consideration is also given to adequate ventilation. Sadly I think the term "rising damp" is used a lot by certain companies to scare people into spending money on useless and unnecessary work.

[@dampsam]

Yes that’s spot on, mis diagnosis is the worst in our industry and gives it a bad name because a lot are just not qualified.

[@aaronaidan1901]

I like the way you pronounce water think il start pronouncing it like you waatar! sounds 😎 another great and informative video keep up the good work!

[@dampsam]

Thanks! 😃

[@dannys7795]

1. Is that insulated plasterboard dot and dabbed to the bricks? Also I see expanding foam filling in between the original plaster and the new boards. Can multi-finish plaster stick to that?

[@dampsam]

Danny S no it’s not dot & dabbed with dry wall adhesive it’s called Dry Grip Adhesive and instastik. Yes the foam can be skimmed once cut back. Thanks for watching👍

[@angelwings1697]

Hi Simon I have an ongoing problem with a small porch as you step into my house. It’s single skin and the walls get soaking wet 🤦‍♀️ I had a roofer to look at it but he reckons it’s condensation! Would it be ok to insulate it? And what should I use to do it? Hope you don’t mind me asking.

[@dampsam]

Angela Powers you could have it boarded with a good quality thermal insulated plaster board, they have thicknesses from 27mm up to 70mm . May be also have a bit of heat in there to if it’s closed off.

[@sachablake6894]

Hi great videos im learning alot , what are you using to stick that base board on ? Is that expanding foam?

[@dampsam]

It’s called Drygrip made by safeguard it’s sold on Amazon

[@sachablake6894]

@@dampsam thanks Sam ,this is really going to speed things up 👍

[@stevenmurray6359]

So the guy went in first. Slurry tanked it. The slurry failed as a damp check. Will all slurry tanking fail now as a damp check?

[@SimonHunter1959]

no

[@stevenmurray6359]

So the guy went in first. Slurry tanked it. The slurry failed as a damp check. Will all slurry tanking fail now as a damp check?

[@SimonHunter1959]

yes

[@dampsam]

Steven Murray the slurry didn’t fail it stops water vapour passing through and also cold bridges, we needed to put something on with a warm surface.