... The argument is that dry walls lose less heat than damp walls (which they do), so a moisture-resistant external ...
Damp is the most common and damaging cause of deterioration ... and unsuitable modern treatments. Common problems damp rainwater fittings rain penetration Rainwater penetration ...
The inappropriate installation of damp-proof courses to combat rising dampness accounts for much unnecessary work on old buildings. True rising damp is rarer than commonly perceived but is regularly misdiagnosed. Common problems rising dampness damp What is rising damp? ...