The Monsoon Note
Notes on wet walls, before and after the rain.
Buying, possession, understanding damp and living with it.
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- 2026-11-10 · 4 minAfter the waterproofing job: how long until the wall dries?The source is fixed but the patch is still there. Why a soaked wall takes time to dry, what affects it, and how to tell whether it is moving the right way.Living with it
- 2026-11-01 · 4 minRenting a flat with damp walls: what to record at move-inDamp that was there before you moved in should not cost you your deposit. What tenants and landlords should record at move-in, and where the agreement fits.Living with it
- 2026-10-23 · 4 minYour first monsoon in a new flat: what to watchThe first monsoon is the real test of a new flat's waterproofing. What to watch room by room, how to record it, and why it matters for your defect window.Living with it
- 2026-10-15 · 4 minCondensation or leak? How to tell the differenceWet walls and black spots can come from condensation inside the room or from water getting in from outside. Simple checks to tell which one you have.Understanding damp
- 2026-10-06 · 4 minMoisture meters and thermal cameras: what they can and can't seeHow pin and pinless moisture meters and thermal cameras work on plaster and brick, why readings are relative to a dry wall, and the limits buyers should know.Understanding damp
- 2026-09-26 · 4 minEfflorescence: the white powder on your wall and what it meansWhite powder or crust on plaster is salt left behind by moving water. What causes efflorescence, what it tells you about the source, and when to worry.Understanding damp
- 2026-09-17 · 4 minWhy fix seepage before you start interiorsWardrobes, panelling and fresh paint hide a wet wall and get damaged by it. Why seepage in a new flat should be fixed before the interiors team arrives.Possession
- 2026-09-08 · 4 minThe RERA defect liability period, explained for buyersWhat Section 14(3) of the RERA Act, 2016 says about defects in a new flat, when the five-year window starts, and where to complain if the builder does not act.Possession
- 2026-08-29 · 4 minYour possession inspection: a seepage checklist for new flatsA room-by-room seepage checklist for the builder's possession visit: bathrooms, balconies, windows and external walls, and what to write down before you sign.Possession
- 2026-08-21 · 4 minTop-floor flats and terrace leaks: questions to ask the societyA top-floor flat sits under the terrace. Questions to ask the society about waterproofing, drains and repairs before you buy, and what the answers tell you.Buying
- 2026-08-13 · 4 minThe ceiling patch under the bathroom above: whose problem is it?A damp patch below the upstairs bathroom is common in Indian flats. How the water gets there, who usually fixes it, and what to record before talking to anyone.Buying
- 2026-08-04 · 4 minFreshly painted resale flat: what to check before you pay the tokenFresh paint can hide last monsoon's damp. What to look at, touch, smell and ask in a repainted resale flat before your token turns into an agreement.Buying
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