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Hello, There is dampness to the plaster around skirting on external an

Posted by Lesley Buckley, on
Hello, There is dampness to the plaster around skirting on external and internal bedroom wall (bungalow). What causes internal wall damp? Thank you
Chris Plastow

Chris Plastow

In 80% of cases it would be condensation though a leaking pipe, high external ground levels or hygroscopic plaster could be a cause. Rising damp is the last thing it could be

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