Seeping throu gh THE WALLS C ontrolling damp is fast becoming part of everyday life for millions of people in the UK. Finding a patch on the wall or having a surveyor report come back stating the worst can be a huge worry for homeowners and tenants. But don't panic - there are different types of damp and some are relatively simple and cheap to fix. For the bigger 200 | MAY 2017 jobs, though, it's money well spent, especially if you consider that your health could be at risk. The World Health Organization has identified damp as a serious concern, as it can exacerbate asthma and cause other respiratory symptoms. The causes of damp can be broken down into three main categories: penetrating damp, rising damp and damp caused by condensation. WORDS: LYNNE MAXWELL, IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE CAN BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM, LEADING TO BREATHING DIFFICULTIES IF LEFT UNTREATED. THE KEY TO GETTING DAMP SORTED IS TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE CORRECTLY