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Hi all,
I wonder if anyone could help. I've recently moved into my property and noticed damp patches on certain walls. They are less than 1 meter from the floor like rising damp would do however there is no real tide mark. When the heating is on and cooking etc the walls in question can get wet to touch and you can see a wet tide looking mark when its wet. The main wall in question is a exterior facing wall (no cavity) and the lower part is colder to the touch than other area. This wall is covered from the elements due to being protected by an alleyway. I've tested the walls with my meter and the levels are very high including a partition wall between 2 rooms and an adjoining wall to the neighbours (not as bad as exterior facing wall).
I've had a couple of damp proofers say it's rising damp using the same damp meters I've used but I'm not so sure as I've heard so many stories. There doesn't seem to be much air circulation as a vent does seem to be have been covered and the fireplace blocked off. When leaving windows open or dehumidifer on it does help with the wet walls. There is no sign of mould and the windows of the property have no sign of condensation
Can anyone advise?
Thanks
I wonder if anyone could help. I've recently moved into my property and noticed damp patches on certain walls. They are less than 1 meter from the floor like rising damp would do however there is no real tide mark. When the heating is on and cooking etc the walls in question can get wet to touch and you can see a wet tide looking mark when its wet. The main wall in question is a exterior facing wall (no cavity) and the lower part is colder to the touch than other area. This wall is covered from the elements due to being protected by an alleyway. I've tested the walls with my meter and the levels are very high including a partition wall between 2 rooms and an adjoining wall to the neighbours (not as bad as exterior facing wall).
I've had a couple of damp proofers say it's rising damp using the same damp meters I've used but I'm not so sure as I've heard so many stories. There doesn't seem to be much air circulation as a vent does seem to be have been covered and the fireplace blocked off. When leaving windows open or dehumidifer on it does help with the wet walls. There is no sign of mould and the windows of the property have no sign of condensation
Can anyone advise?
Thanks
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