On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 20:08:21 GMT, (Jake) wrote:


I know that most damp problems are not actually "rising damp" (or at
least, that seems to be the concensus these days) - but all the clues
suggest that my own damp problem may be just that. I remember hearing
about electro osmotic damp proofing, using anodes and an electronic
control box etc.

Has anyone here ever tried this methid and did it work? I found this
web site which mentions the method:
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects...risingdamp.htm

Hi,

Probably best to get some core samples of the wall tested for salts
from rising damp first, as it won't help with penetrating damp or damp
from condensation.

Trouble is with these things, if they are done the same time as other
measures, the result is often wrongly attributed.

So do all the other things first, and if there is still excess damp
rising in the wall, then it might be worth a look, even so the cost
needs to be compared with other DPC measures.

It might only be worth it for walls that can't be fitted with a DPC,
like rubble infill walls or interior walls. If the supplier can give
some refs on where it has been used on important historic buildings as
part of a restoration, that counts for something.

Trouble is with genuine rising damp is that it can leave salts in the
wall that attract more damp.

cheers,
Pete.