Penetrating and Rising Damp

If stress is put on a system by raising the temperature then, according to Le Châtelier’s principle, the rate of … Read More

Rising damp is the upward movement of ground water through a permeable masonry wall. The water rises through the pores … Read More

This publication has been produced to help prevent conflicts between the energy efficiency requirements in Part L of the Building … Read More

Massive walls exposed to the natural climate without special rain protection show a dynamic moisture equilibrium governed by the alternating … Read More

A consultant’s website article with advice on what you need to know before insulating basements.

The basics of psychrometric analysis of moisture conditions, including evaluation of vapour barriers and other construction features, and internal and … Read More

This report looks into key aspects of the responsible retrofit of traditional buildings on behalf of the Department of Energy … Read More

Case study research into moisture levels and humidity in crawlspaces. The case study shows strong correlation between internal conditions and … Read More

An uninsulated basement can contribute a significant fraction of a building’s total heating load: insulating the basement can provide significant … Read More

Website with general explanation of groundwater flooding and useful links to other resources, including a pamphlet on tanking and the … Read More

Summary piece on inward solar vapour drive. This is vapour diffusion from the outside inward which is often more worrisome … Read More

A summary of the biological causes of timber decay, including environmental treatments and types of monitoring and moisture sensors.