The Damp Show
The Damp Show
Moisture (damp) affects all properties in more ways that people think. Damp Sam will look to wade through the maze of issues in a no nonsense straight forward manner that everyone can understand. He will tell you what systems are best why you need to used them and how they are installed. Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is th…Social links:
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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 …
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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 contaminati…
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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…
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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…
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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 thes…
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How The Preservation Awards are Judged and Marked
Today’s episode of The Damp Show looks ahead to the CPA awards, which take place soon. Simon explains how the CPA is changing their awards system. He also provides an insight into how the CPA perseveration awards are judged and marked. In particular, the new “digital space award.” Get Your FREE E-…
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Should Damp Surveyors Have Practical Training?
For today’s episode of The Damp Show Sam explains why he thinks that the training that damp surveyors undergo needs revamping. He aims to raise the standards for his industry. He also shares the details of his latest survey and a job he shared on LinkedIn. Both of which include some interesting da…
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Can I Fix a FLOODED House?!
In today’s episode of The Damp Show Sam gives you an update on what is happening with the flood house he spoke about last week. He shares how he realised that the previous owner had sold the house knowing that it had serious damp issues without telling the person he sold it to. Sam explains how usi…
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Imitation Is The Best Form of Flattery
In today’s episode of The Damp Show Sam talks about having his Facebook group copied. He explains how he discovered this and what he is doing about it. Sam also speaks up about another issue he has faced on social media and how he is managing this. He also talks about a recent survey he has done o…
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Spooky Houses and Damp Fire Damages Reinstatement Work
During today´s episode, Sam tells you about a rare kind of survey he recently conducted when a homeowner who had suffered a fire 3 years earlier asked him to do a survey. The home now has multiple damp and mould issues. Sam explains how this has happened and how it can all be fixed. As well as expl…
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