Rising damp usually occurs in masonry walls because of the failure or absence of a damp-proof course, although poor sub-floor ventilation and bad site drainage can also be contributors.

A damp proof course is used to protect homes but rising damp can occur if the course is ineffective or was never fitted to begin with.

Damp-proof row runs its course A HOUSEHOLDER hopes he is home and dry now a dispute about damp-proofing has been resolved.