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Damp Proofing

Damp problem - mould on three outside walls of first floor flat

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.06 PM

We live in a first floor flat and have recently noticed mould on three of the outside walls. We called the landlord who sent a builder who has said it is condensation even though the walls and windows are showing no sign of any moisture. There are a number of roof tiles missing and various areas of the brickwork require re-pointing and the render is cracked in a number of places. Could the cause be from penetrating damp and would a humidity reading from a meter confirm that it is not caused by condensation

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2 Answers

ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Boston
a meter only tells you its damp not where the water is coming from,without looking I cannot be 100% certain but the things you've pointed out will not be helping in keeping your property dry and could be causing your issues , your landlord needs a new builder. good luck alex
Answered28 January 2018
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JM Damp and Timber Treatment

Rating: 5 out of 5
Leicester
it really needs looking at by a qualified damp proofer not a builder
Answered23 March 2015
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