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Damp Proofing

Does this look like a damp issue or is it just condensation?

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.48 PM

Hi, individual pics at the bottom: My tenants have sent pics of what they think is rising damp under one of the ground floor bay windows. They say the box and toys that were sat in front of the window have become soaked by this. When I lived in it I did get mold spots which I spot treated but that was a few years ago. I'm not too sure if it's condensation or truly damp. I'm getting someone out to do a survey but just wanted to get some other opinions. The tenants say they use the heating and keep windows open to ventilate. Thanks in advance https://ibb.co/Rcpt9wB https://ibb.co/b3YTsqW https://ibb.co/7QxpRCS https://ibb.co/fSMbvqw https://ibb.co/T1p82j0

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4 Answers

Fieldside Poperty

Rating: 5 out of 5
Alford, Lincolnshire
Definitely looks like damp not sure how the box got wet though unless it was pressed up against the wall.
Answered9 November 2022
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Harding Home

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bracknell
Hi this is condensation, as you can see from the photos you provided you can see the water running down the wall hence why the top of the toy box is wet, as you have said you had a issue with mould from condensation previously the treatments for this are a preventative to the problem not a complete fix, I would suggest looking into having a humidity sensor Output fan installed, these work different to general fans that are installed for example to work only when lights are switched on, humidity sensor fans work by sensing high humidity levels and then turn on until moisture/humidity levels have dropped below dew point and then turn themselves back of to reduce electric. Best of luck I hope your problem is resolved.
Answered15 November 2022
0

Hillman Plastering

Rating: 5 out of 5
Gloucester
I’m s the bay a solid wall construction ie Victorian ? If so this is most probably condensation. Always gets worse this time of year .
Answered4 December 2022
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Damp and Mould Solutions

Rating: 5 out of 5
Willesden, London
90% of jobs this winter will be condensation related, as people attempt to save on energy bills. I would always recommend a damp investigation from qualified specialist, make sure your clear in what you require from the company. If there is no building faults, it would be up to the tenants to ensure they are keeping the property heated.
Answered4 December 2022
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