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A client complains of dampness on the lower ground floor of a Victorian terraced house. Your inspection reveals salt band efflorescence and damp plaster up to 1 metre high on the front solid wall. A moisture meter indicates high electrical resistance readings in a continuous band. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?

Penetrating damp from defective external render Condensation caused by poor mechanical ventilation Rising damp due to a lack of or bridged damp proof course (DPC) Lateral dampness from high ground levels abutting the wall

Correct Answer:

Rising damp due to a lack of or bridged damp proof course (DPC)

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