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by oxfordite
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Patches on Plaster of Exterior Wall After Very Wet Weather
Replies: 2
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Re: Damp Patches on Plaster of Exterior Wall After Very Wet Weather

Additionally, a photo of that area of outside wall, and the gutter(?) above might help in identifying cause. Do you know what type of lining there is between roof tiles and rafters? What is the slope angle of the tiles and what type of tiles are used? Have you got any cavity wall insulation and if s...
by oxfordite
Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: 2" Studs on Concrete and Mouldy Chipboard - Any Health Issue?
Replies: 1
Views: 2491

2" Studs on Concrete and Mouldy Chipboard - Any Health Issue?

Hi So much trouble in just one room! Smell of mould/mildew; carpet and underlay removed. Situation: A flat-roof (roofing felt) single storey extension, 35yrs old, gasCH (large rad) To one side, exterior brick wall of cavity wall is wall of garage Injected foam cavity insulation ~1980s concrete subfl...
by oxfordite
Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Finlock concrete guttering
Replies: 3
Views: 27151

finlock gutters

Perhaps you have solved this problem by now, if so, please post the details of what has happened and how you fixed it. Otherwise, I can tell you the following: 1. The proper technique for fixing them is to cut off a suitable amount (the extent of overhang from roof tiles varies), attach wooden fasci...
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