What Is Bridging Dampness in Houses

Did you know that not all damp is rising dampness? One of the most common types is low level dampness caused by bridging. Damp Sam shows you one of the types of bridging from a 1920-30s ex local authority property and tells you why it happens.

[@philhan6241]

Do you cover Burnley by any chance Damp Sam?

[@dampsam]

Yes we were there last month

[@alanrobinson6257]

I need to point up some brickwork inside and its where the damp rods will go. can I wet cement them in ? or do I need to let it dry and drill ?

[@dampsam]

Just point it no need to wait

[@stevenprice4969]

Evening Damp Sam! Any chance of a video discussing the CRST and CSSW training and exams? I’ve done the technician course and plan to progress to the CSDTB/CSDB and the CSSW courses, there’s no video on RUclips about either that I can find. Would be massively helpful for all those looking to solve damp and condensation the right way

[@dampsam]

I think iv done one or mentioned it in one but I did the old exam and it could be different now

[@stevenprice4969]

@@dampsam ah fair one mate I did look but couldn’t find it. I’ll look again 👍🏼

[@durhamplastering7064]

Yes your right sam they need to go on site. Ive just done a pca damp and timber tech course . Also i believe technicians need to be actually shown how to install the different systems for damp proofing and actually be then inspected on the instltall before getting any qualifications.

[@dampsam]

Amen to that brother

[@KarlJones-x3k]

Would it not be cheaper to hack off the damp affected plaster at low level, then install a taller skirting board?

[@dampsam]

There is more than one way yes I’m just saying what we did

[@KarlJones-x3k]

Totally understand. Love your videos btw 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@nickbamforth2321]

Hi Simon, just a quick question once you have hacked out the mortar/plaster from the bottom of the wall will this then solve the bridging issue or do you have to drill in and apply the damp proof rods?

[@dampsam]

We would judge that by how wet the wall was, hack off up to 300mm from last detected signs of dampness and possibly drill and inject the first course above the internal floor level.

[@treckrunner711]

So my surveyor Saturday is advertised as independent but also PCA registered. Scratching me head

[@dampsam]

I’m not tarring them all with the same brush, if they have worked in the industry they may be independent and not own a company anymore. It’s always worth asking if they have actually done the work and if they put costs in the report (which they should not) how can they know the prices are accurate given they don’t know the size or overheads of company contractors carrying out work.

[@treckrunner711]

@@dampsam basically they are tw property services based in South Wales, PCA registered and independent, their spill is we don't seek work so only give reports on What's necessary. But they do work in conjunction with a damp proof company who are advertised as PCA and they're the guys who gave me his details. If you travelled I'd have paid thee feller.

[@forestedgesurveyors]

What would you inject it with?