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by ajbb77
Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp walls due to DPC Bridging in 1950's semi
Replies: 1
Views: 1741

Re: Damp walls due to DPC Bridging in 1950's semi

Chemical DPCs are not a failsafe system and are generally only guaranteed to prevent damp rising up the walls when used with proprietary cementitious plasters up to at least 1 to 1.5m because it's impossible to know that the chemicals have penetrated the mortar bed completely. If I wanted to be safe...
by ajbb77
Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Bubbling, flaking and peeling garden wall paint
Replies: 2
Views: 3720

Re: Bubbling, flaking and peeling garden wall paint

Moisture from either within the masonry (or between the paint film and render) is trying to evaporate out and pushes the paint off. PVA cannot be used in frequently wet areas (e.g., outside) because it re-emulsifies when wet. The solution is to use an exterior silicate paint that allows water to pas...
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