Rising Damp in buildings: Identification, causes and treatment

Description

This presentation provides a detailed insight into the causes and effects of rising damp due to the capillary movement of moisture through building materials, and the wide range of preventative and remedial strategies available.

It also explores the relationship between rising damp and the deposition of salts, as well as how to differentiate between rising damp and hygroscopic dampness.

The benefits and drawbacks of different remedial treatment methods are discussed in detail.

By the end of the CPD you will have:

- An understanding of the physics behind rising damp

- An understanding of how to differentiate between rising damp and other forms of dampness

- An understanding of the problems that can be caused if rising damp is not dealt with

- An understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment options

- Knowledge of the wide range of different options available for remedial replastering after a rising damp treatment

- The advantages and disadvantages of tanking and membranes as a strategy for remediating rising damp

- An understanding of how to apply the principles contained within British Standard BS6576: 2005 + A1:2012: The Code Of Practice For Diagnosis Of Rising Damp In Walls Of Buildings And Installation Of Chemical Damp Proof Courses