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Damp Proofing

Have I got damp problems

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.13 PM

Hi alcoves either side of front room fireplace have peeling wallpaper mouldy areas and a mouldy area above the picture rail Need to cause of the problem and treat I had repairs done on storm damaged roof earlier in the year Thank you

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How old is your house? Is it cavity wall? Is the wall an external wall or a party wall? What type of floor do you have at ground level?
Answered2 January 2015
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Anonymous user

I would suspect that this is the remnants of the damage caused by the damaged roof. In lots of instances, especially around the chimney breast wall you will find salt damp. Is there an active fuel source, or has it been bricked/boarded up? Has the chimney been capped off if so? Its really important that you get the correct advice and diagnosis here, because the treatment will vary in type and cost. It's unlikely to be Rising Damp, I'd suspect that the moisture within that are is likely to be coming down not up. If you have any more details, pictures, then please feel free to post. Best Wishes Gary
Answered5 October 2018
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