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by bigmal
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:55 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Restoration Plastering
Replies: 1
Views: 3179

Restoration Plastering

I have recently replastered a fire place wall as it was slightly damp for about 12-18 inch above skirting. I was advised restoration plaster would be suffice, however after putting lining paper on the wall the problem seems to be still there. I have given the wall a full week to dry which I thought ...
by bigmal
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: musty earthy smell coming through carpets
Replies: 1
Views: 6905

Must Smell

Hi, I have/had a very similar problem. It would seem that installing air bricks goes a long way to helping, however you may need to have a look under the floor boards. I had to shovel out several bags of musty soil and rubble from the solum. This helped a great deal. I then put down thick blue polyt...
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