Simple Introduction to using a damp meter

The damp meter is used widely to help people identify where damp problems in houses exist. In this demonstration Geoff Hunt takes you through the simple basics of how they work, how to interpret readings and the limitations. #damp #risingdamp #surveyor #dampmeter #dampproofing #condensation
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[@phil7218]

Excellent video.

[@Labuenavidasurf]

Very helpful video thank yoi

[@anthonywalsh4371]

Good video well presented and informative

[@geoffhunt6646]

Thank you. There is a lot of disproportionate misinformation as to the use of moisture meters so its as well to read widely and take a view as to when to use one rather than follow an ideology.

[@jillcollins-reddin5868]

Thanks for the video Geoff, but surely as an experienced surveyor, a damp meter would be the very last piece of evidence you would rely on. Damp meters should never be used to solely to diagnose damp. Most surveyors starting outside the building, would be taking notes, ready for what they may, find evidence of internally, and then gather evidence internally. All surveyors work differently I know, but there are other tools to help diagnose the situation. Thermal hygrometer, thermal camera are also reasonably helpful in some cases. I think it’s great that you are demonstrating, what a damp meter is and why it should not be relied on in isolation. Thanks Geoff.

[@geoffhunt6646]

Hi Jill. Thanks for your input. I completely agree with your point that a moisture meter should never be the only piece of evidence used. I hope the demonstration has not given that impression. However it can be used to help quickly establish the patten of damp to assist in isolating various forms, and is very useful on basic visual only inspections to draw a surveyors attention to where evidence may have been covered over. From that perspective, I would not relegate it to the last port of call. I do agree that if someone is doing a building pathology exercise they should have much more evidence and equipment to accurately diagnose. Sadly this is often not the case. Thanks again for raising this very important point

[@jillcollins-reddin5868]

@@geoffhunt6646 hi Geoff, on the contrary I thought you did a great job, people

[@jillcollins-reddin5868]

You Need a surveyor to part with their experience as there are so many inexperienced surveyors out there doing surveys,it’s rather scared really. Thanks for everything I am grateful for all help your have given me thank you.

[@Tyronejizz]

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