ᐅ Base plaster is absorbing water? Does anyone have experience with this?

Created on: 12 Jan 2025 13:02
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WilhelmRo
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WilhelmRo
12 Jan 2025 13:02
Hello everyone, I took some pictures of the base of my garage and wanted to ask if anyone knows what this is?

Exterior corner of a house with foundation, door threshold, and paved forecourt


Gray exterior wall with white chalk heart; dark spot at the bottom center, paving slabs.


Should I be concerned about my plaster or even the masonry?

Thanks in advance.

Best regards, Willi
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nordanney
12 Jan 2025 14:20
WilhelmRo schrieb:

Does anyone know what this is?
Rising damp caused by paving laid directly against the base of the wall, with sand grains visible right on the plaster surface.

Close-up of a pavement joint made of paving stones with gravel
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Teimo1988
12 Jan 2025 14:51
I agree. From the pictures, it also looks like the dimple membrane is missing.