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by Handy Dad
Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house
Replies: 9
Views: 2759

Re: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house

Hi Stoneyboy, This is my daughters and her partners house which I visited for the first time recently so I have not had much chance to inspect the issues in depth. I did notice that the air bricks on the end wall have been filled with building foam!! and the fire place to the lounge has been removed...
by Handy Dad
Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house
Replies: 9
Views: 2759

Re: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house

You are right. This product was recommended by a damp proofing company. I will carry on researching.
by Handy Dad
Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house
Replies: 9
Views: 2759

Re: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house

Hi stoneyboy,
Would this work, a semi permeable membrane like this https://www.drywallandfloor.co.uk/membrane_shop.htm covered by new gyproc?
Handy Dad.
by Handy Dad
Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house
Replies: 9
Views: 2759

Re: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house

Hi stoneyboy, I think this problem is condensation on the cold outside wall not penetrating damp. If I insulated it would that not stop it being damp? I understand what you are saying about the breathable membrane, I have seen a version that you can dot and dab gyproc over, is that similar to the on...
by Handy Dad
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house
Replies: 9
Views: 2759

Resolving cold bridging issues in victorian terrace house

Hi,
I have a Victorian end terrace house, the walls are solid brick and I am getting a build up of condensation on the inside of the outside walls resulting in mould growth. Would it be reasonable to line the walls with an insulation board so as to stop the cold meeting the warm air indoors?
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