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Damp wall

Posted by patrick green, on
Can overflowing gutters cause dampness in a room
Chris Plastow

Chris Plastow

It can but is unusual, the condition is called 'splash back ' where the splashing water on the ground reaches above the DPM and keeps that area wet for extended periods . Green algae will be evident where this is happening .

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