Rising damp is a problem for both buildings and the people who live in them. You may not know it but a damp house can lead to a variety of health problems, from respiratory issues to problems with arthritis and rheumatism. Although a damp house might not lead you cashing in your chips and your family cashing in your Aviva life insurance, it is not healthy and that's even before we get onto the issues with how uncomfortable it is.

Damp buildings have a much reduced life-span too. Plaster can crumble, wood rot, metal rust and paint peel. It is much better if you sort out the issues sooner rather than later and this video will give you a little insight into a wall that was prevented from breathing. Many modern building materials stop this vital process - make sure your property can breathe and your damp problems will probably fade away.