Digest 245 Rising damp in walls: diagnosis and treatment
Publication Year
1986
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Considers the causes of dampness in walls and offers a positive method for diagnosis of rising damp. It suggests possible remedial measures which can be taken to avoid rising damp, such as providing a complete moisture barrier by insertion of a physical damp-proof course or the non-traditional method of chemical injection. The digest also includes advice on repairing areas of plastering damaged by damp.
Document History
Replaces - BRE Digest 27.
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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