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Old 26-07-2007, 19:52   #14
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Re: Dampness Advice?

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Originally Posted by derekgas View Post
Just to confirm that it is rising damp, i used to be sovereign approved damp proof installer, rising damp does not rise above a metre, if you leave it for now, it should'nt cause anything major, keep the room ventilated as if you get mould, it produces spores which can cause health problems. Hope this helps.
Thanks Derek. I've had a few more people in to look at it since I first posted, and I think I'm going to get it done in the next couple of weeks.

It does only come up about a metre from the floor, so it seems pretty certain that it's rising damp.

Thanks again for your advice.
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