Plumbing problems

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Sources of moisture in buildings are divided into the following categories: air moisture condensation penetrating dampness internal plumbing leaks below-ground moisture site-specific source, for example, natural flooding or water from firefighting, and others, for example, cleaning or construction moisture. There has been an over-emphasis on rising damp, condensation and penetrating damp. Leaks from internal plumbing or underground drainage commonly...