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by josh1990
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Rotten wooden window ledge
Replies: 1
Views: 1133

Rotten wooden window ledge

Hi I noticed the rotten looking wooden window ledge upstairs. This had been a problem area before due to a damaged roof but this rotten area is new. When lifted up I found it filled in with expanding foam and bits of rubble with all the wooden ledge rotten. There were no ‘spores’ or anything but the...
by josh1990
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Brown hair like strands out of plaster
Replies: 0
Views: 1169

Brown hair like strands out of plaster

I noticed these brown strands coming out of this area of fresh plaster recently. When originally renovating removing all the old plaster I noticed it on random pieces of stone in this room but it was all removed. Is this anything to be concerned about?
by josh1990
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Windowsill build and damp proofing
Replies: 1
Views: 1270

Windowsill build and damp proofing

Hi all We have been renovating a property and have excavated layer upon layer of rubble, concrete build up that was a bit damp and crumbly. This has exposed the “stone lintel” that is outside facing as well as in if that makes sense. The photos will explain better, the question is should we leave th...
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