The Property Care Association (PCA), the UK’s leading trade body for structural repair, damp proofing, timber preservation, structural waterproofing, and flood remediation, offers valuable insight into the ongoing debate surrounding rising damp. In this video, experts from the PCA address the misconceptions and controversies around the topic, providing clear, evidence-based information on its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

By drawing on industry knowledge and expertise, the PCA explains how rising damp occurs, the factors that contribute to it, and the best practices for managing it effectively. The video highlights key diagnostic techniques and showcases methods used by professionals to determine whether rising damp is present or if other forms of dampness—such as condensation or penetrating damp—are to blame.