Evaluation of the efficiency of the treatment for rising damp on walls through the insertion of chemical barriers by gravity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.018
Abstract: Abstract Rising damp can degrade and impair wall performance, causing, for instance, efflorescence. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment against rising damp in walls, through the method of… read more here.
Keywords: treatment rising; evaluation; damp; damp walls ... See more keywords
“Damp in bathroom. Damp in back room. It's very depressing!” exploring the relationship between perceived housing problems, energy affordability concerns, and health and well-being in UK social housing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2017.04.011
Abstract: Social housing residents often struggle with achieving adequate levels of warmth in their home on a limited household budget. Additionally, other housing problems such as damp are common. Previous research has found a link between… read more here.
Keywords: housing problems; affordability concerns; energy; housing ... See more keywords
In situ performance evaluation of chemical injections against rising damp: A case study in Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2018.08.011
Abstract: Abstract Rising damp is one of the most relevant cause of deterioration in historic buildings and its presence may trigger and intensify damage processes such as biodeterioration and decohesion linked to freeze-thaw and salt crystallization… read more here.
Keywords: rising damp; case; situ performance; evaluation ... See more keywords
Urban Scale Monitoring Approach for the Assessment of Rising Damp Effects in Venice
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DOI: 10.3390/su15076274
Abstract: In coastal areas, the rising damp of salty water is a well-known degradation factor of historical masonries, leading to visible features such as crusts, masonry erosion, and plaster loss. Venetian masonries are strongly affected by… read more here.
Keywords: damp effects; scale monitoring; rising damp; urban scale ... See more keywords