Dampness in Dwellings

Causes, Effects and Remedies

Stephen Battersby (Environmental Health Consultant, UK), Veronique Ezratty

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Routledge
15 May 2025

Public administration; Environment law; Public health & preventive medicine; The environment; Building construction & materials

Series: Routledge Focus on Environmental Health

This revised and updated book provides a definition of dampness in each of its forms, it details the various potential sources, and causes that can result in damage to the building, and damage to the health of the occupiers. It is both practical, and provides an outline of the possible solutions looking at aspects of building design and construction that can reduce or avoid the risk of dampness. It also discusses why dampness is a risk to the health of occupiers and so justifies the need to protect health by reducing or removing it.

This book:

- Provides a valuable resource for housing, legal and medical professionals

- Discusses possible solutions in aspects of building design and construction that can reduce or avoid the risk of dampness, and also the safe removal of mould.

- Provides an explanation of the legal framework in the UK and potential legal remedies for adverse health effects as a result of dampness

The new edition of Dampness in Dwellings includes expanded details on the health implications of dampness in the home, legal updates and new thinking in the wake of the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. It provides a pivotal resource for active professionals in housing, medical and legal sectors.

By: Stephen Battersby (Environmental Health Consultant UK), Veronique Ezratty
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781032958590
ISBN 10: 1032958596
Series: Routledge Focus on Environmental Health
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 15 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Adult education , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dr Véronique Ezratty MD is a medical doctor, environmental risk assessor, and author based in the Medical Studies Department of Electricité de France. Dr Stephen Battersby MBE is an environmental health practitioner, independent consultant, and advisor and was part of the team that developed the Housing Health and Safety Rating System at Warwick University.