Your 100% right Rennie, I find that external defects are a major cause of internal damp and timber issues rather than the problem always being diagnosed as rising damp. 👍

Hi @Rennie, welcome to the Mr Damp platform!
Thank you for sharing your image and bringing attention to the issue of water ingress. Your update is spot on – water ingress can indeed lead to dry rot and damp plaster, which can be a real headache for homeowners.

Your image is quite informative and shows the extent of the water damage. It’s…[Read more]