This rental property has had unresolved issues for many years.
Vents
Previous surveys were undertaken by preservation and treatment companies have diagnosed rising damp then recommended a chemical damp proof course and cement render. Yet the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors describes ‘rising damp’ as a myth. Following an introduction from the Building Management Company, Simon James Lewis, Neighbourhood Construction CIC has been invited to ascertain the probable causes of a number of moisture-related symptoms being experienced at the property.
20 seconds – Plastic bag; and a rubber band…
Vents, more often than not, are dysfunctional. Either ineffective or obsolete and need replacing with an appropriate solution or be closed off. Up to date building code now specifies, this applies to new-build. SR-MVHR dMEV Dysfunctional SR-MVHR – Single Room – Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery dMEV Dysfunctional […]