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Small patch of damp on wall
xyz123
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hi
we are in a 3 bed semi. in the box room, on the wall which is on detached side i have noticed a small patch of damp. am attaching a photo link.
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b576/lat321/IMAG0282_zps6ba4c2b8.jpg
at the location of spot on the outside wall there are no downpipes which might be leaking. i can not tell by looking at the wall outside if it is also damp at the same place
it has stayed same size for at least 3 months or so.
what can be causing this and what can i do to solve this?
ta
we are in a 3 bed semi. in the box room, on the wall which is on detached side i have noticed a small patch of damp. am attaching a photo link.
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b576/lat321/IMAG0282_zps6ba4c2b8.jpg
at the location of spot on the outside wall there are no downpipes which might be leaking. i can not tell by looking at the wall outside if it is also damp at the same place
it has stayed same size for at least 3 months or so.
what can be causing this and what can i do to solve this?
ta
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The photo isn't really helpful as it doesn't give an idea of the location of the damp patch with the orientation of the room.
Therefore:
1. Check the condition of the brick work on that side of the house.
2. Check the guttering all along the wall.
Ideally with the first two you want to see if your damp patch increases in size or gets worse if it's raining.I'm not cynical I'm realistic
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Do you have cavity wall insulation?0
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It's very localised so I'd say a bridged cavity or there is a cable or pipe that is allowing water across.
Newly installed windows and builders rubble in the cavity is always a prime suspect, but an x marks the spot from the outside would help as per above.;);)
Don't have a dog do you:D:DI like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0
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