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Kettle as a tool

Use a kettle to see if hygroscopic salts are likely to cause damp staining when humidity rises.

Hygroscopic probes have saved my career many times over, and countless properties from rot and misdiagnoses rising damp.

They differentiate level of activity and active mould from old mould.

Use a metal detector to uncover condensation risks, such as RSJ, lintel, eletrics, metal pipe.

You can us drone if you like, but on a cost, speed, results and ease of use basis, the monopole camera extender works every time.

High carbon dioxide levels in a home makes it feel “stuffy”. It is a sign that there is insufficient fresh air. 1,000ppm is too high.

All fans tested inside & outside unless ducting short and straight. February ’21 88% vents picked up as defective, by testing with Anemometer

Use Infra-red to highlight: heat loss gain, missing insulation, condensation mould risk, lack of heat loss points to hygroscopic salts.

Don’t be fooled by a damp proofing contractor using a damp meter to diagnoise rising damp. Damp meters can’t determine the cause of damp.

Tips for using laser thermometers to set up your insulation and heating system. Identify areas vulnerable to mould and condensation.