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by col111
Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: How can I cap off a kitchen waste pipe after removing spigot
Replies: 1
Views: 7086

How can I cap off a kitchen waste pipe after removing spigot

I Have sold my dishwasher which had its waste pipe connected to a spigot on the kitchen sink waste pipe. I need to cap off the connection somehow, but the waste pipe is about 40mm diameter and the only stop ends I can find are 15 or 22mm and I can't find any product that will do the job. Does anyone...
by col111
Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: DAMP RISING UP OVER DAMP COURSE
Replies: 7
Views: 5121

[quote="surreygirl"]Well the kitchen was tanked ie the whole wall done. But the problem is is that the damp coming up over the damp course ie only halfway up the wall is the internal walls ie the wall seperating the kitchen from the lounge and the party internal wall to the next door flat....
by col111
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: DAMP RISING UP OVER DAMP COURSE
Replies: 7
Views: 5121

[quote="surreygirl"]Is tanking the same as damp proofing! It is fine where I have had it damp proofed (is that how you spell it). But there is damp coming up over the original damp proofing![/quote] Yes, when damp proofing a basement it is "tanked". The damp is not rising above t...
by col111
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: still damp
Replies: 6
Views: 3886

Replastering is always recommended as part of the DPC injection treatment as the damp wall may not dry out
by col111
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: DAMP RISING UP OVER DAMP COURSE
Replies: 7
Views: 5121

If the plaster is coming off the walls it may necessary that the rest of the wall needs to be tanked as well - replastering.
by col111
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Roof truss bracing/strapping
Replies: 2
Views: 10099

Thanks stoneyboy, I will try to contact the surveyor (it was the mortgage lenders surveyor who did the survey, I have not had direct contact with him as yet).
by col111
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Roof truss bracing/strapping
Replies: 2
Views: 10099

Roof truss bracing/strapping

A surveyor has advised that additional bracing/strapping to roof trusses should be provided to a 1970's flat I am buying, to comply with current building practice. I have seen different types of roofs & trusses, where can I get details of current building practice to be able to do it myself? Is ...
by col111
Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: 2nd floor damp flat-should I get builders in? Help!
Replies: 2
Views: 9192

The problem is condensation which is covered in the condensation project, there are different solutions for condensation which is only a problem in the winter months. I am surprised that the dehumidifer didn't solve it, you need to have it on at all times on a normal setting so that it automatically...
by col111
Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Cant't find an answer What can I do with damp walls
Replies: 1
Views: 3912

If you go to safeguardeurope. you will find the answers to your questions.
by col111
Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Damage to Marble work top
Replies: 2
Views: 3146

You can buy marble polishing & repair materials at ebor.co. in Rochdale.
by col111
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Can a bed next to the wall cause damp???
Replies: 5
Views: 54573

The mould is a result of condensation, it forms as mould in areas where the air is stagnant e.g. behind large items of furniture where the air does not circulate and on cold external walls. The solution is ventilation - open the windows more often (especially if you dry your clothes indoors), use ai...
by col111
Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:45 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Smelly Pipes - water supply to the washing machine
Replies: 3
Views: 4847

I used to have this problem too. The cause of the smell in my situation was that the washing machine flexible waste pipe looped down below the level of the waste water trap under the kitchen sink which created back suction (called siphoning I believe), so the water in the water trap was sucked out b...
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