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The Damp Show

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  • Summary

  • 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 the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties which he renovated over the years.

    2024 Simon 'Damp Sam' Cooper
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Episodes
  • Sam´s Take on a New Damp Proofing Gadget From Spain
    Mar 27 2024

    In today’s episode of The Damp Show Sam shares the details of a new damp-proofing gadget, which he has been asked to try out by a highly respected and PCA-qualified UK-based company. It is designed to reverse damp in walls and solid floors without anodes, injection, or wiring. Sam shares what he thinks about it, including some of his reservations.

    He explains how the device works and the science behind it.

    Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com



    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • In the UK, it is now quite rare to find classic rising damp. Sam explains why, in the podcast.
    • Bridging issues are far more common, in the UK.
    • The unit has been developed and used in Spain for many years. In Spain, most buildings do not have a damp course.
    • With rising damp, once the wall has dried out you should hack off the spoiled plaster and replaster with the right product.
    • The biggest problem the industry has is misdiagnosis. If it is not rising damp a solution for that issue will not solve the customer´s damp problems.

    BEST MOMENTS

    “It also has a frequency setting which are just for brick, stone and concrete walls.”

    “I´ve no doubt they have had results with it, that is not what I think is wrong with it.”

    “I specifically want to find out more about the “no hacking off of plaster” bit.”

    Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.

    EPISODE RESOURCES

    https://www.preservationshop.co.uk

    https://mursec-eco.co.uk/

    Express Damp Proofing System - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw/list/1ASCOWQPXBIZ9?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_s_ofs_mixed_d

    Express Damp Proofing course - https://dampsamsdepot.samcart.com/products/the-express-damp-proofing-system-simple-to-follow-on-line-coourse


    ABOUT THE HOST
    Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.

    Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp!

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.

    https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en

    The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw

    CONTACT METHOD

    Dampsam@alldrydampproofing.com
    https://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/

    Simon@thedampshow.co.uk

    Simon@alldrydampproofing.com



    Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • CITB Employer´s Network Pilot – Water in Subfloor
    Mar 20 2024

    Today’s episode of The Damp Show is a mix of industry news and insights into the work Sam has done recently. He takes a look at the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) employers network pilot. Before sharing how he tackled a job where there was water in the subfloor. A problem Sam is expecting to see more often as a result of the recent wet conditions in the UK causing the water table to rise.

    Sam also tells you about the PCA awards and how he has dealt with the restrictive banking policy of a UK bank that has made it harder for him to invest his money as he wants.

    Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • The new CITB employers network pilot is designed to make it possible to book training for employees without filling out any forms.
    • Water that runs off of buildings needs to go into a drain not into someone´s garden. The consequences of not doing this can be serious. Sam shares a sad story that demonstrates this.
    • Sometimes water in the subfloor comes from the water table rising.
    • When water in the subfloor starts to evaporate it can lead to mould.

    BEST MOMENTS

    “Two big organizations both fell out and to the detriment of everybody.”

    “They follow, I lead.”

    “That were me blowing me top the other day.”

    Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.

    EPISODE RESOURCES

    CITB employers network pilot - https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/employer-network-pilot/

    Carlite - https://www.ccfltd.co.uk


    ABOUT THE HOST
    Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.

    Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp!

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.

    https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en

    The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw

    CONTACT METHOD

    Dampsam@alldrydampproofing.com
    https://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/

    Simon@thedampshow.co.uk

    Simon@alldrydampproofing.com



    Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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    45 mins
  • Work in Harrogate and The PCA Awards List
    Feb 28 2024

    In this episode of The Damp Show Sam talks about how to prepare for those jobs that take you further away from home. He explains how to make sure you have everything you need and cope with the travelling.

    Sam also talks about the 2024 PCA Awards. Including why he feels that the categories need to be updated.

    Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com



    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Working further away from home is more time-consuming, so that needs to be factored in.
    • Making sure you´ve got all the kit and materials you need is vital. If you have forgotten something, finding it in an area you don´t know is stressful.
    • Winning awards helps your brand and reputation.
    • The way many industry-award systems work makes it incredibly hard for small companies or sole traders to win.
    • Using social media is a good way to grow for any business, including those involved in the preservation industry.

    BEST MOMENTS

    “Last week’s job was probably the hardest yet.”

    “If you can win an award …. it's something that you can put on social media, and it helps your company.”

    “They’re a bit prehistoric when it comes to innovation.”

    “There are more pros than minuses to having a big following on social media.”



    Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.

    EPISODE RESOURCES

    PCA Awards entry form - https://www.property-care.org/events/pca-awards-2024

    Hydrogen water bottle - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydrogen-Generator-Portable-Ionizer-Machine/dp/B0CRP81F2J


    ABOUT THE HOST
    Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.

    Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp!

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.

    https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en

    The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw

    CONTACT METHOD

    Dampsam@alldrydampproofing.com
    https://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/

    Simon@thedampshow.co.uk

    Simon@alldrydampproofing.com



    Damp, Damp proofing, Property, Help, plaster, mould, ingress, wet, water: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-damp-show/id1616529938?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

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    37 mins

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