Rising damp is a critical deterioration process in both historic and modern masonry structures, driven primarily by the capillary uptake of groundwater through porous building materials. This ...

When the mortar between bricks starts to fail, more significant problems will begin to emerge. Water will have an easier passage into the structure of your home, leading to unwanted damp issues.

See the first place you should check immediately and where rainfall will A BUILDING expert has urged homeowners to perform a series of easy checks to spot signs of damp and avoid costly repair bills ...