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Rising damp

Nature

Rising damp is dampness in the walls of houses that arises from direct contact with damp soil or as a result of a failed damp course.

Counter-claim

Most cases of rising damp are misdiagnosed. The issue is rarely a failed damp course but bridging of the damp course, leaking water pipes or guttering and similar building errors or maintenance issues.

Broader

Dampness
Presentable

Value

Rising
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate Action

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
Content quality
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024