I have investigated an increasing number of issues related to insulation, dampness, mould, and rot arising from improper workmanship and a failure to follow Building Standards or NHBC requirements in the new house roof void. In the new constructions, I have inspected the perimeter insulation. It was not installed in accordance with the NHBC or Building
The Siphon The damp siphon was supposed to cure dampness in a masonry wall. It’s a method proposed by Professor Achille Knapen, as a result of his research and experiments. In Paris, you can see the siphons on the external joints of significant historic buildings (see photos). The idea was introduced into the UK around 1919
These Rentokil plaques, from a 1960 damp-proof course system that did not work, are a mystery to some surveyors. They are often associated with 1960s damp-proof course systems. Many find the 1960 damp proof course system failure to be perplexing. The first thing to understand is that the above system is not a damp-proof course or
The non-destructive tool for assessing excessive moisture in a building is the conductivity moisture meter. Also, thermal imaging cameras help with thermal patterns. But electrical moisture meters are essential instruments for measuring moisture content in timber and relative various materials and providing a clear picture of moisture levels. Thermal imaging cameras are fantastic tools that
