Rising Dampness
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- Introduction
- Causes of Defects
- Good Practices
- Standards
- Maintenance and Diagnostics
- Remedial
- Similar Cases
- References
Introduction
Type of Building: Public
Rising dampness describes the slow upward movement of water from the lower parts of walls to higher areas within a building. This problem is frequently seen in older homes but can also occur in newer buildings that weren’t constructed correctly.
