As the name suggests, rising damp starts at the bottom of an internal wall and then moves upwards, this is due to capillary action. Porous bricks, mortar and cement in the ground floor and internal wall absorb water and suck it upwards, like a straw. The internal wall becomes permanently moist, encouraging the growth of mould and even damaging structures.
While damp proof courses (DPC) prevent water from being drawn up by the brick work stopping rising damp, they can become damaged over time, making a rising damp problem more likely in an older property as the older the DPC the more likely it can fail.
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You can identify rising damp in properties where the ground level has been changed; for example with the installation of a new driveway or path which then ‘breaches’ the DPC and moisture has a pathway over.
One clear indication of rising damp on the outside is the presence of tide marks or visible damp patches on the brickwork or masonry, usually extending up to one meter above ground level. The staining is caused by the moisture being drawn from the ground and, in some cases, may be accompanied by a white, powdery substance known as efflorescence, which results from salt deposits left behind as water evaporates. Additionally, the constant exposure to moisture can cause mortar joints to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps between bricks or stones.
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