Around 1 in 20 English homes has a damp problem according to the latest English Housing Survey, and far more deal with condensation at some point. Knowing whether you’re looking at harmless condensation or a real structural issue is the tricky part. Get it wrong and you’ll either panic over nothing or ignore something that quietly eats into your walls. Let’s take a closer look at how to spot the difference before it costs you. Three Types of Damp You Might Be Dealing With There are three main kinds of damp, and they don’t behave the same way. What the Warning Signs Actually Look Like Your eyes and nose will tell you a lot before anyone gets a meter out. Here’s what to keep an eye on: One patch on its own isn’t always cause for alarm. It’s when these signs keep coming back after you’ve cleaned and dried the…
