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    What is causing this? Rising damp or salts?

    Thanks both very helpful. It doesn't feel wet and the skirting isn't wet (I think the picture makes it look a little darker than it is). I will check the joist ends tomorrow. Is there any chance it could be trapped salt in the walls drawing out the moisture? As it does have a white ring mark...
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    What is causing this? Rising damp or salts?

    Due to the age of the property some of the walls had hairline cracks and artex on the ceilings, so for cosmetic purposes thought it would be best to plaster the whole hall/ landing.
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    What is causing this? Rising damp or salts?

    The property is around 100 years old. It's a Victorian terrace. The other side of the wall is the dining room, it has a radiator on it, no chimney breast nearby. The floor is suspended. Some air vents were blocked which I have now cleared, which I suspect havent helped. Many thanks for your...
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    What is causing this? Rising damp or salts?

    Had our hall plastered about a year ago. Couple months later this mark appeared. This is an internal wall. I think it's salt trapped in wall, would I have to get replastered or is there anything I can do. Thanks
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