In this edition, Damp Sam answers questions from the Youtube community. Discover what questions are being asked about damp proofing, dry rot and the best techniques for plastering in this episode of The Damp Show.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Does a concrete floor next to a timber floor create the condition for dry rot? If humid air flows into the subfloor, the conditions are right for spores to germinate and cause dry rot. Subfloors need to be well-ventilated to avoid humid air infiltrating.
• Do air vents on the chimney breast need to be sited on the front of the brick? Lots of chimney breasts will have been fitted with pipework to the side so a vent can be placed there, however, fire bricks are often harder to remove and when vents are fitted to the front it is generally because there is an existing flue.

BEST MOMENTS

“Dry rot occurs in dark, humid and warm areas where the air is stifled.”

“Next year we might see a lot of dry rot occurring in old houses.”

“New pre-mixed lime plasters are not completely natural.”

“If you have salts coming through your walls, the plaster may need striping off.”

ABOUT THE HOST
Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.

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