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by DANCER
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Draught problems in new build
Replies: 8
Views: 21661

draughts behind plaster board

During this windy weather our new build extension has been very draughty and therefore very cold. Cold air leaks from under skirting boards, and from under sealed patio doors. Any advice please, this is a major problem.
by DANCER
Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Draught problems in new build
Replies: 8
Views: 21661

Re: draughts under skirting boards

[quote="rosebery"][quote="DANCER"]We have a new build also, where draughts come under the skirting. I do not agree with the reply which stated that unless there were major structural problems this was impossible. We feel the problem is draughts somehow coming in behind the dot an...
by DANCER
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Draught problems in new build
Replies: 8
Views: 21661

draughts under skirting boards

We have a new build also, where draughts come under the skirting. I do not agree with the reply which stated that unless there were major structural problems this was impossible. We feel the problem is draughts somehow coming in behind the dot and daub plaster board, travelling down the wall and und...
by DANCER
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Draught problems in new build
Replies: 8
Views: 21661

Re: Draught problems in new build

[quote="tanz1978"]We bought a new build house last May and as seems to be the common story, now the weather is colder we have found that the ground floor is really cold and draughty compared to the rest of the house. So much so that to heat the lounge up to an acceptable temperature means ...
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