Rising damp is caused by groundwater that moves up through your wall.. Most walls have what’s called a ‘damp-proof course’ built into them, which blocks water from moving upwards through ...

The idea of dampness bypassing a damp-proof course by “bridging” is greatly overstated, says Jeff Howell. By Jeff Howell 18 November 2009 • 7:00am Jeff Howell ...

Damp-proof row runs its course A HOUSEHOLDER hopes he is home and dry now a dispute about damp-proofing has been resolved. By Maisha Frost. 00:00, Mon, Jul 9, 2012. Link copied Bookmark.