NEW QUESTION 21
When comparing diagnostic methods for rising damp, the calcium carbide test is particularly valuable because:

NEW QUESTION 22
A surveyor diagnoses condensation in a kitchen with persistent black mould despite recent cleaning. The underlying cause is likely:

NEW QUESTION 23
Characteristic features of rising damp include:

NEW QUESTION 24
BS 6576:2005 requires chemical DPC injection to penetrate to approximately:

NEW QUESTION 25
Professional reporting of a complex damp problem (multiple sources) should:

NEW QUESTION 26
After chemical DPC installation, salt contamination requires management because:

NEW QUESTION 27
A surveyor observes damp on a ground floor at 450mm height with clear white salt tide mark extending to
700mm. No external defects are visible. Calcium carbide test shows 24% moisture. The diagnosis is:

NEW QUESTION 28
When a cavity wall has penetrating damp due to failed external pointing, the primary remedial action should be:

NEW QUESTION 29
When assessing rising damp, the surveyor must evaluate:

NEW QUESTION 30
Building Regulations Approved Document C relates to:

NEW QUESTION 31
The scope and limitations of the survey should be stated in the report because:

NEW QUESTION 32
A property survey identifies potential asbestos-containing materials in old insulation boards. The surveyor should:

NEW QUESTION 33
When diagnosing condensation, identifying the dew point temperature is important because:

NEW QUESTION 34
A pitched roof specification requires ventilation between insulation and roof covering to:

NEW QUESTION 35
To prevent penetrating damp, external maintenance should include:

NEW QUESTION 36
A surveyor finds damp affecting ground floor with moisture readings showing 26% (calcium carbide). No salt tide marks are visible. The walls are dry above 600mm. Temperature in the affected area is cold (12°C). The diagnosis is most likely: