In today’s episode of The Damp Show, Simon AKA Damp Sam shares the details of another cellar conversion damp survey he recently carried out. He walks you through what he found, how he identified the sources of damp and the recommendations he made to solve the issues. This episode provides you with a real world insight into how to avoid these issues in your own property.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Now, all basement conversions that are used for habitation need to be waterproof and ventilated.
- Older conversions rely on agreements between the tenant and the owner. But it is quite hard to prove that a tenant is happy to live in an unventilated cellar, so they can take you to court.
- The type of drain installed under a cellar is important. You have to be able to access it to find blockages and clear it.
- When it comes to sorting out damp, there are no short cuts. If you need a timber or drain survey done, there is no point skipping it because the sources of the damp and mould will not be properly diagnosed.
- Air circulates through a property naturally. That means damp air can reach other areas and start to cause issues in previously unaffected rooms.
BEST MOMENTS“In a basement you have to be able to access the drain to unclog it.”
“I don’t know if I were being a bit mardy, or a bit arsey.”
“There were no air flowing through.”
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EPISODE RESOURCESRich Dad Poor Dad - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle-ebook/dp/B07C7M8SX9/
BS 8102:2022 basement regulations - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/standards/bs-81022022/
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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