Hi guys.
This has confused me so hopefully someone can explain.
This is a typical 3 bed terraced, 2 living rooms.
The tennant has moved out this week so some superficial renovations are being done.
I knew we had a damp issue in the back room which I assumed would be the open chimney (at the top) and vented at the bottom. But when we had a closer look we saw some other issues.
All of the internal wall with next door is showing signs of moisture, it only raises a couple of foot but has effectd the skirting boards etc.
The two living rooms effected have concrete floors fitted.
Knowing I had some issues I had always looked up and thought that the chimeny/flashing would be the issue but now I am not so sure.
Can you get rising damp on internal walls ?
Could this just be an age thing for the house. It is 100 years old and the skirting boards and plaster wallas are at least 20 years untouched.
This has confused me so hopefully someone can explain.
This is a typical 3 bed terraced, 2 living rooms.
The tennant has moved out this week so some superficial renovations are being done.
I knew we had a damp issue in the back room which I assumed would be the open chimney (at the top) and vented at the bottom. But when we had a closer look we saw some other issues.
All of the internal wall with next door is showing signs of moisture, it only raises a couple of foot but has effectd the skirting boards etc.
The two living rooms effected have concrete floors fitted.
Knowing I had some issues I had always looked up and thought that the chimeny/flashing would be the issue but now I am not so sure.
Can you get rising damp on internal walls ?
Could this just be an age thing for the house. It is 100 years old and the skirting boards and plaster wallas are at least 20 years untouched.