Wall and ceiling surfaces and condensation.
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Digest no. 23 dealt with methods of reducing or preventing condensation. These depend essentially on either reducing the humidity of the internal atmosphere or raising the temperature of the internal surfaces. In existing buildings these methods should be applied as far as is practicable and economically possible. This Digest describes surface treatments that may be applied to walls and ceilings to resist the effects of damp conditions. The properties of various types of paints and distempers are compared.