Rising Damp

In this exclusive NBS Learning Channels clip from http://www.thenbs.com, author, bricklayer and former university lecturer, Jeff Howell, and RICS damp expert Stephen Boniface explain why they believe true rising damp does not exist and also why chemically-injected damp proof courses (DPCs) should be kept at arm's length.

RICS damp expert Stephen Boniface defines the commonly accepted definition of rising damp before both he and fellow guest, Jeff Howell, claim 'true' rising damp doesn't exist.

Construction lecturer turned author, Howell, cites his years of research and experimentation as evidence. He also questions the need for DPCs and claims chemically-injected ones are a 'complete waste of time'.

The programme concludes that while rising damp is at best exceedingly rare, dampness in homes is a serious problem. The BRE methodology for testing for damp is illustrated, as is a discussion about the most likely causes of damp.

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Education

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• NBS
• NBS Learning Channels
• CPD
• Architecture
• Building ventilation
• Rising Damp
• BRE
• Dampness in homes
• Likely causes of damp
• DPCs
• Damp proofing
• Building problems