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by mdpmspitfire
Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp advice
Replies: 3
Views: 3855

damp wall

hi , a couple of things firstly , if your house has a dpc, prob slate if at all, the external render dash if to the ground may be bridging it and damp will rise and show internally. if so you will need to cut away dash from above the dpc and to the ground (150mm min). bitumise the then exposed brick...
by mdpmspitfire
Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: leak in edges of upstairs and downstairs of UPVC windows
Replies: 4
Views: 7128

windows

lack of drainage holes could def be a problem. i came accross a window problem with white ali frames. although the seals we ok. for some reason water was entering between glass and seal by capillery action and being drawn into the middle of the frame. drilling drainage holes did help but in order to...
by mdpmspitfire
Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How do you damp proof a cellar wall externally?!
Replies: 5
Views: 6253

cellar

hello again. i cant understand the relevence of breaking out and replacing a concrete slab. maybe the contractor thinks water is getting through it. but the ground will be damp throughout anyway.you are trying to achieve a barrier between the external wall and inside surface. either you can completl...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:59 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: External door quality
Replies: 2
Views: 3657

door quality

cheap doors such as the wicks etc ofter have stub tenon or even dowelled joints. the better quality doors have through mortice and tenon and are wedged. also the better doors brazilian or african mahogany rather than maranti or a softer hardwood. jewson do a good range of quality hardwood doors and ...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: advice on using a mitre saw
Replies: 6
Views: 6279

mitre cuts

i use a makita radial arm sliding compound mitre saw. it cuts perfectly to its full capacity and recommend. check the timber is perfectly straight and square and blade is ultra sharp
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by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp and trickling water on bedroom external wall
Replies: 3
Views: 4375

damp

hi, there are lots of possibilities for you problems. a surveyor should be able to help. explain your problems before engaging their services to make sure they have experience in this area. new upvc obviously can reduce air flow in a propery over origenal windows and can therefore exacibate an exist...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation/damp in bathroom
Replies: 2
Views: 4062

extract fan

hi, my view on fitting a 150mm fan is that you get approx 50% more extraction, if the condensating moisure was marginal then it may improve the situation but i dont think it will make much difference. if you cant improve air flow tby maybe opening a window and some warm air movement you may have to ...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Re-injecton into existing holes in bricks
Replies: 2
Views: 3011

dpc re-injection

hi, in principle this will work provided that the old drill holes are cemented up. if not the dpc fluid under pressure will escape out of the holes and not penetrate fully into the brickwork. also if the wall is 225mm thick then this should have been drilled from both sides or double drilled externa...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp upstairs and down, help and advice please
Replies: 5
Views: 4895

damp

hi, this sounds like more than one problem. you say british gas services the heating and said no leaks. did they check just heating or all pipes? if you are on a meter, let everything fill up turn off all taps etc and see if the meter moves. this will tell if there is a mains leak. if not on the met...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Is this rising damp? What should we do?
Replies: 2
Views: 3857

damp

hi, depending on external wall construction you may have rising damp but it could also be penetrating dampness. you mention the path outside. this may be bridging any current dpc or allowing rainsplash to soak the wall. if damp shows on int walls this will generally be rising as there is no external...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Do i need Damp Proofing?
Replies: 2
Views: 3390

damp proofing

hi , firstly, are you sure in a 1930's house that there is not a slate dpc? a deep floor void should not be in provision for ground water ad a timber floor will not last at all under such conditions. although possible to diy, an injected dpc, i suggest, should be installed proffesionally as a long t...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: zone 1 fan
Replies: 2
Views: 2605

extract fan

hi, yes there is. its suitable for shower cubicals. you could even connect it via a humidistat. also if your bathroom is excessively warm and you are able to reduce temp, particually when you are not using it, you may dramatically reduce the problem. mains fed cisterns or well lagged storage tanks a...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: condensation or something worse...
Replies: 2
Views: 3736

damp

hi, background heat and lots of ventilation will often remedy condensation issues. Heat on its own just moves moisture around and it will settle on the next coolest surface. there are lots of more complex issues and resolutions but try this first. also keep furniture a bit further from walls to aid ...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How do you damp proof a cellar wall externally?!
Replies: 5
Views: 6253

cellqar walls

hi jon , not easy to waterproof cellar walls externally as lots of excavation required. internally however, you could apply two coats of cement based tanking, render the walls with a waterproofer and salt inhibitor and then skim with multi-finish plaster. this is usually a profesionals job so depend...
by mdpmspitfire
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Removal of old fire insert
Replies: 2
Views: 4680

fire back

may i suggest that you break out the fire back with a clubb hammer rather than trying to lever it out. small pieces rather than one lump will minimise surrounding damage. wear gloves and a mask as they are usually bedded in with lime mortar. also fire backs are designed to withstand high temp so whe...
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