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Sorry Joe but rising damp is a myth! http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/-rising-damp-is-a-myth-says-former-rics-chief/5204095.article

It is possible for rain to penetrate but it would need to be very persistent and torrential. But then that rain would be hitting all of the wall so you would expect it to be showing elsewhere. Then the mortar may be suspect and the needing repointed but I expect you have checked this. The...

The house has stood for well over a hundred years! What makes you think it is rising damp?

Thanks for that. I know what you mean, there are plenty of mutilated trees around here. I would not want that. Maybe I will have to sacrifice it for something smaller. Its growing at an alarming rate. Bought from a garden centre with no info! Perhaps this closeup could help you to confirm...

I know my tree is a silver birch but what species? I am concerned how high it will grow. Could it be successfuly pruned?

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There are plently of local authorities in the UK desperate to attract investment and would have welcomed Dyson with open arms. He did not need to go to Malaysia. Lets not kid ourselves it was the cheap labour. Greed. British workers got him where he was . He let them down badly.

Wrong. The land into which Dyson wanted to expand was privately owned. The owner refused to sell!

First of all you need to be certain that your problem is rising damp. Moist wallls and the telltale fungus are usually caused by condensation. (9 times out of ten. Naturally if you call in a chemical damp proof company they will tell you you need a chemical damp proof course. Is there a damp...