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by tucny
Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Recurring Damp after Secondary Flooding Restoration
Replies: 3
Views: 5130

Hi there. I hope i am able to help you. First of all, who installed the dpc? & who carried out the replastering and what exactly did they use? There are many reasons why a dpc may not appear to work but in this case im interested that neither the plasterer or dpc installer can answer your proble...
by tucny
Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: is my tanking working
Replies: 2
Views: 3500

What substance did you use for this tanking?
by tucny
Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Earth against Wall - Correct Rework
Replies: 1
Views: 3531

Hi,

how high are the ground levels?

What are you doing inside regarding the damp?
by tucny
Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Rising Damp and Air bricks
Replies: 2
Views: 5325

I agree with simon. Dont try to do it yourself withour being FULLY aware of what to do. Get a CSRT qualified surveyor. They are trained and qualified to know what should be done and why it should be done. They may charge for the survey, but that is because they know what there on about and they're n...
by tucny
Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How damp is damp
Replies: 1
Views: 3412

Firstly dont worry yourself over how much damp is in the plaster, it make no difference. An electric condunctivity moisture meter cannot give you a quantitive reading for plaster. They are calibrated for use with timber. This is why you cannot find any information regarding readings in plaster. The ...
by tucny
Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp/airbrick?
Replies: 1
Views: 6204

You seem to have been given some sketchy information. Basicly a chimney should NEVER be blocked off without the flue being ventilated as condensation can occur in the flue which will wet the masonry and sometimes cause salt stains to occur on the plaster. taking a brick out in the loft will do nothi...
by tucny
Wed May 14, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: VENTED DRYLINING
Replies: 3
Views: 5941

A competant external render should be able to repair the external problem. It may be possible to scaffold over any external obstructions to be able to reach the problem areas. If you still choose to dry line internally there is no need to install a ventilated dry lining, instead apply a dry lining s...
by tucny
Wed May 14, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: HELP Penetrating Damp dried out??
Replies: 1
Views: 3350

So, first of all you told the kitchen fitter that you suspected a damp patch on the wall and then they painted over it? Thats because they are kitchen fitters and not a damp experts! Did they really want to ring you in australia and wait around till you got back before suggesting what they could do ...
by tucny
Tue May 06, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: DPC Level
Replies: 1
Views: 4027

Well, there are various regs relating to this. In my opinion for a gap of 150mm to have been recommended some body must has measured how high rain water can splash up from the ground and worked out an average. But anyway, if its how it should be, then its how it should be. If it were my house that h...
by tucny
Tue May 06, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in Semi Detached
Replies: 1
Views: 3917

Oversite soil does not need to breath. Its not living! Place a polythene sheet over the oversite soil and be done. This will reduce the amount of moisture that can evaporate, finally the void beneith your floor joists should be a minimum of 150mm and ventilated well i.e airbricks every 2m or so all ...
by tucny
Tue May 06, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Help PLEASE. Severe damp problems and mould after d/glazing
Replies: 6
Views: 6172

Your right with the condensation. And yes, it can wet a wall to a point where water droplets form. The key here is to improve the ventilation. i.e remove moisture filled air. No need to go to the expense of putting vents in the already fitted windows, just open them and often. twice a day should do ...
by tucny
Tue May 06, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: plastered walls
Replies: 1
Views: 3468

Are the stains visible after the walls are painted?

Can you put some photos up.
by tucny
Tue May 06, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp ceiling below ventilation tile
Replies: 3
Views: 3600

You say there is a damp patch. What does it look like? Take a photo if possible.
by tucny
Tue May 06, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damaged DPM in floor slab
Replies: 1
Views: 3905

What type of DPM is it that you have damaged?
by tucny
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Please help - Paint has disintegrated off of the wall !!
Replies: 2
Views: 4305

The sugary flour substance you talk about is salt. This is known as effloresence. This occures when moisture passes through the wall containing and picking up soluble salts such as sulphates. When the dampness evaporates the salts are left behind. As this is a cellar area the dampness affecting the ...
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