Capillary rising damp occurs in buildings without a damp-proof course. The main building material is porous, and the surface tension of ground water causes it to rise through tiny capillary pores
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What is capillary damp?
Capillary rising damp occurs in buildings without a damp-proof course. The main building material is porous, and the surface tension of ground water causes it to rise through tiny capillary pores
Health hazzard
The odour of dampness and spoilt water is created through fungi and mould, emitting millions of bacteria in the room. Mould can produce toxic substances known as mycotoxins
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Other damp
Not all dampness in buildings is due to rising damp. Leaking water pipes or failed roofs and gutters may allow water to percolate through masonry
