Q My husband and I live in a bungalow converted from a building first constructed in 1914. We have lived here since 1993, but now one wall in a room has become very damp and we want to know if the ...

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Damp doesn't always announce itself with obvious leaks or flooding. It builds slowly over time: behind furniture, inside wardrobes, and along walls, until you notice dark patches, peeling paint, or a ...

Imagine unsightly damp patches marring the look of your otherwise beautifully done up house. Does the idea fill you with either disgust or dread? Both reactions would be quite understandable. In fact, ...

Damp is a silent demon that can wreak havoc on your home, often manifesting itself in dark emanations and evil smells but also capable of carrying out dastardly deeds without you suspecting a thing.

Damp walls are not just an unsightly nuisance - they can lead to serious structural damage, health issues, and a persistent musty odour in your home. Whether it's caused by condensation, leaks, or ...

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In 1999, the BBC2 programme Raising the Roof caused annoyance within the remedial industry by suggesting that rising damp did not exist, and that it was a concept invented by the industry in order to ...