Damp issues?

towseriv

The curious thing it is on the interior party wall for the plaster part and the exterior wall for the skirting boards.

Ian_W

Hi towseriv,
Quite an interesting article on dampness:

http://www.askjeff.co.uk/content.php?id=3

Check the exterior wall to see how the ground level compares with where the damp is and check if there are any downpipes, gulleys, grids that may be leaking. In respect of the interior wall I know when my mother had a new DPC on a terraced a few years ago by a reputable installer the interior walls weren't done.

clutton_2

look for the simple solutions first - - check that air bricks are not covered over, check water goods first of all - check that down pipes are not split, that gutters are not overflowing, that windows/rendering are not cracked - that kitchens and bathrooms are ventilated - condensation can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage over a period without you realising it. Look for round injection holes on the outside of the property about 18" above ground level - this will indicate if an injection system was installed.