It is important to determine whether the damp you find is due to rising damp or penetrating into the wall, suggesting a structural defect or if the problem is condensation caused by an accumulation of moisture-laden air in the room filled wall.
A simple test to distinguish between moisture penetrating and condensation can be performed using a baking sheet. Dry the wet area with a heater and a piece of paper pasted on the surface, sealing the edges with tape. Then leave for a few days.
If the droplets of moisture collect on the surface of the paper, the problem is due to condensation, and should be taken to reduce the amount of moisture in the air. If the paper under wet or damp patch appears on the wall under the sheet, the problem is due to moisture penetrating the wall.
Damp patches on the inner walls usually indicate problems elsewhere. If there is moisture on the inside of an exterior wall, look for defects in the exterior. Stains on the wall of the chimney breast can often be traced to the water inlet pipe or above roof level.
If a wet patch on a partition wall, it may be due to rising damp due to a defective DPM. In this case, the DPM may require new, which can be mounted on the outer wall.
If the damp walls are simply internal partitions, it is likely that the wet patches are caused by a problem in the plumbing. This could be a leaking pipe in the wall or maybe a leaking drain pipe in the vicinity. Similarly, poor sealing around a bath, shower or toilet may be the culprit if the wet patch is close to such facilities or in a space that back.
If the problem is condensation, the cure is to reduce the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere and increase ventilation and heating levels. Fit extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms, where most water vapor is generated. Depending on circumstances, other measures to be taken into account to ensure that the dryer is equipped with exhaust kits, install an extractor fan, buy a portable dehumidifier and improving the insulation wall and the window.
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