Injecting to prevent rising damp

Remove scertin board inject freeze tech or dry zone nearest the floor in brick joint apply heat if plaster has laminated due to damp remove up to 1200mm and replace with sand and cement base coat with damp proof product then plaster skim Do not plaster to the floor leave 50mm then replace skirting This should do the trick ( if plaster is good leave to dry out only remove if covers in black spores or hollow sounding ) regards bob dean

Rising dampness is a very rare occurrence despite the industry finding it everywhere! If your damp condition has remained the same for a long time it’s probably hygroscopic dampness. You mention a basement ? Condensation from the basement may cause this condition.

Hi The most obvious answer would be the Damp Proof course or membrane has been breached! Sometimes it’s due to deteriorating integrity of the mortars and bricks used in construction Changes in the water table around the property ie patios or driveways or extensions can increase the water pressure in other areas of the foundations. Checking to see if there is vented air flow below the floor boards might help dry it out! I use chemical injection in conjunction with tanking slurry or damp proof membranes to hold back the dampness leaving internal surfaces dry Hope that helps a bit ! Terry

It definitely sounds like rising damp and needs to be assessed using a moisture metre to determine the level of damp and make a clear assessment to see what treatment is required. The majority of the time we use chemical injection which starts to work straight away and is fully functional within a few months. This will irradiate any damp issue.

Injection to provide a dpc tank walls using fine washed sand cement and waterproof repellent I proffer sika products each to their own

To determine is this is rising damp you should call in a damp specialist who is a member of the Property Care Association who will carryout texts with a moisture meter and propose a course of action that will resolve the damp problem.