The first time you encounter salt banding on a damp wall, it’s easy to mistake it for mould – and in fairness, mould often follows soon after if the issue isn’t addressed. But salt banding is actually ...

If you notice damp or bulging walls, it could be a red flag. Find out the cause of the problem before embarking on potentially costly repairs. May Chanikran/Shutterstock Damp problems in a house can ...

Suresh’s walls turned into a slimy nightmare during monsoons, with ugly green algae and black fungus thriving on persistent damp patches despite his best efforts. From a working middle-class family in ...