The Rising Menace
There are many types of damp to be found in a given property, but one of the more common is rising damp. This can be caused through a variety of means, such as:
- Failed or non existent DPC (Damp Proof Course)
- Ground level existing above the current DPC (Breached)
- Leaking or overflowing pipes and gutters
- Pooling water externally
Essentially, if a DPC hasn’t been put in, or moisture is able to travel freely around or above it, you may be exposed to rising damp! Imagine the Earth as a ball of water and every house a sponge on the surface, soaking it up. Without a physical barrier, it will rise up into your house!