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by stuart C
Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Mould on top of wall in recess
Replies: 2
Views: 2974

Mould is normally caused by condensation. Make sure that you have adequate heating and ventilation.
by stuart C
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp interior walls
Replies: 1
Views: 4469

This is probably caused by condensation. Mould prefers the purer water which is produced by condensation. Its not good for the health of the inhabitants, especially the very young or with chest problems. You need to get the correct balance of heating and ventilation. Insulating the exterior walls is...
by stuart C
Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Can I lay floorboards directly ontop of screeded floor? ahh!
Replies: 4
Views: 5859

I have screwed battens to the floor in my cottage and then nailed oak floorboards to them. I don't think laying ordinary floorboards directly is a good idea. You could fit the real wood flooring which clips together as a floating floor.
by stuart C
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: New Build - internal/external cracks
Replies: 4
Views: 4469

This is quite common with these type of blocks. The cracks stop at the DPC.
by stuart C
Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation Problems in New Conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 3765

A dehumidifier may help. The windows are acting as a dehumidifier at the moment. The relative humidity must be quite high for you to get that amount of water on double glazing. The drying out time should be quicker because of the dry lining rather than plastering.
by stuart C
Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: DAMP IN MIDDLE OF HOUSE
Replies: 3
Views: 4541

damp in middle of house

It could be a leaking pipe. This is the most common cause of dampness on internal walls.
by stuart C
Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp spots on dry lined wall
Replies: 3
Views: 7230

damp spots on dry lined wall

A friend of mine is a damp specialist and he showed me a photo of an old property that had exactly the same problem. It was caused by salts in the old walls going through the adhesive and into the boards. As these salts were hydroscopic they attracted condensation and left round marks on the walls. ...
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