Welcome to The Damp Show. Moisture (damp) affects all properties in more ways than people think and your host, Damp Sam will look to wade through the maze of issues in a no-nonsense and straightforward manner that everyone can understand. Discover what systems are best, why you need to use them and (how they are installed).

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Before 1919 buildings are classed as traditional, after 1919 buildings are classed as modern structures. Although there’s evidence of buildings in the 18th century that have damp proof coursing.
• Penetrating dampness occurs when weather conditions change and the existing moisture in the wall cavities expands and cracks the property letting the damp in.
• Condensation can be associated with lifestyle and properties that are well insulated but with poor ventilation.
• Sulfate salts when wet inside of a chimney will migrate to the top of plaster, absorb moisture and appear as yellow damp patches.
• Lateral dampness moves to the height of the ground level of the property and can only be treated by a waterproof damping system.
• Leaking and weeping pipes cause very dark and red dampness that appears in the shape of a ring around the pipe.

BEST MOMENTS

“Over long periods, traditional buildings will weather and damp will penetrate the walls.”

“Water vapour will move through any surface at different rates”

“Sulfate salts can dissolve and spread across the room”

“Blocking up a fireplace can cause lateral dampness to occur”

“The pattern of dampness from a leaking pipe is an angry dampness”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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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