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What Is Rising Damp? Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground travels upwards through brickwork and plaster by a process called capillary action. Most modern buildings include a damp proof course (DPC) designed to stop this movement. However, in older properties, the original damp proof course may have failed, deteriorated, or be completely absent. As moisture rises through the walls, it carries salts from the ground, which can cause significant damage to internal fin