Dryabode carry out building defect surveys and produce a variety of reports for a range of clients. We specialise in dampness and timber issues.
In this case study, dampness highlighted during our survey inside the building at high and low level results from a combination of the following:
A failed electro-osmosis damp course allowing rising damp to continue unchecked.
Old leaking perished cast iron rainwater hopper and down spout.
Structural movement due to settlement of the foundations brought about by a leaking rainwater gulley and defective drainage.
Defective render to the outside walls combined with fracturing of the external brickwork and joints.
Incorrectly installed rainwater gutters.
Dampness is rarely straightforward especially in older property and requires accurate diagnosis by a qualified experienced expert using specialist equipment.
We are in the process of rectifying these defects to a professional standard and installing a damp control scheme tailored to the specific requirements of the project.