Types of damp: condensation, penetrating and rising damp explained
2 October 2025
There are three main types of damp in UK homes: condensation, penetrating damp and rising damp. Alongside these, surveyors also see damp
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Damp & Mould
Guides from our RICS chartered surveyors on damp and mould: types of damp, condensation, black mould, remedies and when to get a survey.
Understanding the calcium carbide test: purpose and procedure
15 November 2024
A calcium carbide test measures the moisture content of a small sample of masonry, mortar or plaster drilled from a wall. Unlike
Relative humidity and how it can promote condensation
8 November 2024
Relative humidity and condensation are closely linked. Condensation forms when moist air meets a surface cold enough to cool that air to
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