Pest&InfestWiz

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Dampness & Rot Near Window/Door openings

This is probably one of the most common repair items that occur in property maintenance.

Dampness & Rot in Upper Walls

This is probably one of the most common repair items that occur in property maintenance.
Dampness has three main sources:

Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation

Upper Walls:

Chimney Condition
Chimney Flashings
Condensation
Rainwater goods and gutters

Dampness & Rot in Mid Walls

This is probably one of the most common repair items that occur in property maintenance.
Dampness has three main sources:

Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation

Mid Walls:

Rainwater Fittings
Poor mortar pointing
Poor/Weathered stone/brickwork
Wall less than 220mm thick
Cracking
Exposed to prevailing wind
Cavity Wall bridging
Condensation

Dampness & Rot in Lower Walls

This is probably one of the most common repair items that occur in property maintenance.
Dampness has three main sources:

Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation

Lower Wall:

Rising Dampness
Damp Course too low, at ground level or bridged
Poor sub floor ventilation
Condensation

Dampness & Rot in Furnishing and Furniture

This is probably one of the most common repair items that occur in property maintenance.
Dampness has three main sources:

Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation

Furnishings:

Condensation

Dampness & Rot in Floor

This is probably one of the most common repair items that occur in property maintenance.
Dampness has three main sources:

Rising Damp
Penetrating Damp
Condensation

Floor:

Failed or no Damp Membrane
Condensation
Cracking/heave in concrete
Poor Sub Floor Ventilation