The Next Step:
Rising Damp
Rising damp is a term used by historians and
architects to describe moisture entering the house
through porous masonry. This “wicking” of
moisture comes from ground water around the
foundation that cannot roll away from the building.
Obvious
in the basement area of the house, rising damp has caused
a myriad of problems, such as exterior damage to
mortar and bricks and interior damage, including
paint and wall paper lift that has exposed stains on
the walls, floor board rot, and deterioration of
1800s era plaster and fine decorative finishes on
walls.
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Above: Moisture has damage the 1850s
mortar in the wind tunnel outside the wine cellar,
which is located on Hay House's lower level.
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