Book Lice, a Suspended Bank Account, Crypto Payments, and High-Water Tables

In this week's show, SIMON talks about getting back to work after Christmas, taking payments in crypto and why a customer got their bank account suspended. He also explains how to inspect a cellar before buying, the connection between book mites and damp, why fans need inspecting, Eco drain problems and more.   Get Your FREE E-Book PLUS More Great Content, Courses and Advice @ www.dampsam.com KEY TAKEAWAYS Air circulation fans need to be checked and cleaned regularly. They can block up. Always check a cellar for dampness before buying a property. Use a water meter to check for signs of damp issues. Sam explains how. Book mites thrive in humid, damp, and dark conditions. They are a sign of damp issues. Fumigation does not eradicate book mites. Mineral wool insulation can hold moisture. A cavity wall inspection will uncover if this is an issue. The main banks and others are getting into crypto by introducing new payment platforms. Contractors need to start understanding crypto because people will want to pay using crypto.   BEST MOMENTS  “If you are buying a property, go into the cellar first.” “Book mites feed on black mould and paper.” “Are we going to start taking payments in Bitcoin?”   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 Eco Drains - https://www.ecodeck.biz/drain-channels ABOUT THE HOSTSimon 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 [e-mail]://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/ [e-mail] [e-mail] 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