Hi all, I have a case of what I think is rising damp, the soil in the garden was right up to the damp course and over the years water has seeped in the brickwork. As a temporary measure I dug a channel about 200mm wide and about 200 mm below the damp course to stop the water ingress. At the same time I bought a cheap damp meter and was getting readings around 18% on the inside wall after 6 weeks its about 13% so I think its working, although it should be less than 5% apparently.
I'm looking for advice on what to do next, I was thinking about putting gravel in the channel and making sure its 150mm below damp course. Also I have seen creams you can inject but I'm not sure if they are any good.
If anybody has any suggestions they would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I'm looking for advice on what to do next, I was thinking about putting gravel in the channel and making sure its 150mm below damp course. Also I have seen creams you can inject but I'm not sure if they are any good.
If anybody has any suggestions they would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance