The Damp Show

• Who Are Elta Trade?!

  Today’s episode of The Damp Show is all about Elta Trade the firm that Sam has been buying his fans from for 10 years. A firm he has found that he has been able to rely on to sell him products that work well and are very effective at managing airflow in all sorts of buildings and therefore playing an important role in managing damp and mould.   Sam tells you all about their top products and explains exactly how he has been using them for the past 10 years. Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com KEY TAKEAWAYS Elta Trade make an alternating fan, called the push pull fan, that can change the air inside a room. It is extremely quiet. They are careful to produce products that comply with all building regulations and quickly update them when the regulations change. The support and advice they offer is very good and easy to access. Be careful not to fit commercial fans in residential properties, they tend to be too noisy for these settings. For homeowners they sell a remote-controlled fan. For landlords who do not want their tenants to turn the fan off, which could lead to mould, Elta makes a low carbon unit that cannot be turned off. Elta also sells window kits.   BEST MOMENTS  “You need air coming in and going out and you need it not to be freezing cold.” “Elta Trade specializes in residential ventilation that's available to electricians, plumbers and homeowners.” “They are low carbon so they´re not going to cost you a fortune.”   Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.   EPISODE RESOURCES Fans for the tradespeople - https://www.eltatrade.co.uk/   Fans for homeowners - https://eltauk.com/ ABOUT THE HOSTSimon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.  Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.   https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/ https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en   The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw   CONTACT METHOD [email protected]://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/ [email protected] [email protected] Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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• Rising Damp the Myth

  Today’s episode of The Damp Show is all about rising damp, in particular, the myths, to do this Sam uses a recent survey he has carried out. He explains what a salt band looks like, how they form and how to recognise one that someone has tried to hide.   This property also had sulphate contamination on the chimney breasts, penetrating damp, the wrong type of ventilation fans and a bridging issue, so you will also learn something about those common damp problems by listening to this episode.   Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com KEY TAKEAWAYS Rising damp is very rare, but it does exist, so it is important to know how to recognise it even if someone has tried to cover it up. An earthy smell is an unmistakable sign of dampness. If someone tells you a property is dry get it in writing, if you don´t and it is damp you have no proof. Fans that only operate when the lights are switched on are not effective enough. When a fan is off, it is a hole in the wall, which can contribute to damp issues because when it rains all of that humid air comes straight into the property. All kinds of damp can easily be covered up by skimming and painting everything, just before it goes on the market. So, you need to be careful when buying. If you are buying a property, especially via a broker, check the terms and conditions, often there will be a due diligence clause that states the buyer needs to do their due diligence, which means getting surveys done.   BEST MOMENTS  “I´ve seen it with my own eyes, felt and smelt it, it´s a salt band.” “Because they are hydroscopic, they'll absorb moisture from the atmosphere.” “If I do ´owt wrong, then we try and fix it. We are not one of those fly-by-night firms.”   Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.   EPISODE RESOURCES What a salt band looks like - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m121VgI3rE Sam´s Express Damp proofing System Masterclass - https://dampsamsdepot.samcart.com/products/the-express-damp-proofing-system-simple-to-follow-on-line-coourse ABOUT THE HOSTSimon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.  Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.   https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/ https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en   The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw   CONTACT METHOD [email protected]://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/ [email protected] [email protected] Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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• Surveyors, Surveys and Reports

  Today’s episode of The Damp Show is all about surveyors, surveys and reports, which Sam gets sent a lot of. He shares some of his insights, explaining what you need to be looking out for. Including what should be in the report, how to work out if someone is qualified and more. Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of surveys are missing information that should legally be included. It is not uncommon for companies to put clauses in their quotes. For example, that their work is not guaranteed if a PIV unit has not been fitted. Different types of dampness have different patterns. Sam is seeing reports which say there is rising damp when the meter readings do not indicate this. Misdiagnosis is becoming an increasing problem within the industry. Independent surveyors should not be putting prices in their reports. They do not do remedial work themselves, so are very out of touch when it comes to costs. If you think a report may be wrong based on something you have learned from Sam, send him a copy. BEST MOMENTS  “The problem is this, why our industry has got a bad reputation, and it's misdiagnosis.” “They have not actually gone and …. got qualifications.” “I reckon we could save him a lot of money because there's a lot of work here that don't need doing.”   Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos. ABOUT THE HOSTSimon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.  Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button. https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/ https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw CONTACT METHOD [email protected]://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/ [email protected] [email protected] Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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• The Importance of Pre-Purchase Damp & Timber Surveys

  Today’s episode of The Damp Show is all about why having a full damp and timber survey done before purchasing a property is a good idea. Using a recent survey he completed in Barnsley; he demonstrates how easy it is for lay people to miss the signs that a property has a serious damp and mould issue. Sam also explains how to become a qualified damp and timber surveyor. He looks at the changes that have been made to the training provided by organisations like the PCA and CITB. Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com KEY TAKEAWAYS Some damp issues are obvious. You can see and smell it, but often you are only seeing half the story. When a house goes on the market it is often freshly painted and has new carpets which can make everything look OK to a layperson and even some general surveyors. A qualified damp surveyor will see beyond this. The average person won´t notice floor deflections which are a sign of long-term damp issues. You have to look beyond any repair work. The property Sam surveyed had a new roof, yet there was still extensive black mould in the attic. Buyers are rarely given enough access to discover damp and mould in places like the gable ends. A surveyor will have access and should check every nook and cranny. Most general surveyors will not be anywhere near as thorough as a proper damp and mould surveyor. It is not uncommon for them to totally miss damp issues or only partially identify structural issues relating to damp. If problems are found, you can find out how much the work will cost and negotiate a lower price. Having a full damp and timber survey done is not cheap, but it can easily save you thousands, so is often a good investment. There is some funding available for employers who want to send their apprentices for training. BEST MOMENTS  “If I could condemn it, I would have.” “It were like climbing North face of Eiger, the steepest stairs I´ve ever seen.” “A competent qualified surveyor will be able to see if there's going to be an issue in the next 6 to 36 months.”   Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.citb.co.uk/standards-and-delivering-training/training-standards/short-training-standards-search/insulation-and-building-treatments/surveying-timber-and-dampness-in-buildings/ABOUT THE HOSTSimon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.  Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button. https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/ https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw CONTACT METHOD [email protected]://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/ [email protected] [email protected] Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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• Common Furniture Beetle, Fleas and PIVs

  Today’s episode of The Damp Show is all about insects. Furniture beetles which typically come out in May and wreak havoc in timbers and fleas which love warm weather damp corners or humid conditions. An infestation of either of these pests is no joke.    So, Sam explains how to recognise that these pests are taking up residency in your home and what to do about them. Including, how to use a PIV to help with this issue, while greatly improving the air quality in your home. Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com KEY TAKEAWAYS Furniture beetles are also known as May flies because that is when they breed and leave their eggs in your timber. They are tiny little flies that have a long nose. Fleas can be picked up from anywhere by humans as well as pets. Vacuuming regularly and emptying the bag every time and double sealing it in a plastic bag is important for prevention. Adding a PIV unit to your property helps to reduce humidity, which makes it a little harder for pests to breed.  A PIV unit cleans out a lot of pollutants out of the air, which is why so many people with allergies benefit from using them.   BEST MOMENTS  “For some reason, just talking about fleas just makes you itch.” “I don´t have carpets in my house. I learned this a long time ago.” “In my experience, it is not that it is blowing cold air in, it is that your PIV has not been set correctly.”   Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.   EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.cpdme.com/webinar https://safeguardstore.co.uk/nope-cp-flea-killer-spray/ How to fit a PIV - https://www.property-care.org/write/MediaUploads/News/Documents/Guidance-Document_PIV-Systems_May-2020.pdf Flea circus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X2YDdq9gS0 ABOUT THE HOSTSimon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.  Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.   https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/ https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en   The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw   CONTACT METHOD [email protected]://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/ [email protected] [email protected] Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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