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Rising Damp - The Basics
06 July 2016
Rising damp is a global phenomenon and can be the source of decay to masonry materials such as stone, brick and mortar. It can cause crumbling of exterior masonry as well as staining of internal finishes. It may also cause musty smells in poorly ventilated rooms which can lead to health problems for the property’s occupants. Here in Melbourne, older homes are more likely to succumb to rising damp than newly constructed ones.