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by bibien
Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior plastered walls
Replies: 8
Views: 11544

Shadowy outline

Hello Rosebury

Thank you for your suggestions.

Regards

Bibien
by bibien
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4567

Shadowy outlines

Hello again Stoneyboy

What would you suggest I use as a base coat?

Regards

Vivien
by bibien
Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior plastered walls
Replies: 8
Views: 11544

Shadowy outline

Hello BrickPAt

Thank you so much for for suggesting a way to resolve my problem.

Between you and Stoneyboy (other forum) I have gained insight into the cause , and also a way to eradicate the shadows.

Your time and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Kind regards

Bibien
by bibien
Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4567

Shadowy outlines

Hello Stoneyboy Thank you so much for taking the time and interest in my problem. You have been very helpful and have given me an insight as to the cause. I have also been advised by BrickPat on another forum to use 2 coats of PVA. So this ties in with your last suggestion to paint. Kind regards Bib...
by bibien
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior plastered walls
Replies: 8
Views: 11544

Shadowy outline on walls

Hello Rosebury

As I am new to this site and did not know which forum might be able to help I thought I would cover all bases. I certainly would not wish to abuse the site and am very grateful for any suggestions that throw light upon my problem.

regards

Bibien
by bibien
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior plastered walls
Replies: 8
Views: 11544

shadowy outline on walls

Hello BrickPat Thank you for you advise. I don't know the type of plaster on interior wall. As Stoneyboy has suggested this is caused by cold bridging, My exterior walls are bricks ,then the cavity walls, which were insulated when house was built in 1986. Will painting the interior walls as you have...
by bibien
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4567

shadowy outline of blocks on interior walls

Hello

No it is not damp, but have had a lot of condensation.

Another person in plaster and dry lining forum says he believes it is due to cold bridging around the masonry on the blocks.

Thank you for your interest

Bibien
by bibien
Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4567

Shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls

Hello Stoneboy

The cavity insulation was part of the original build in 1986.

Regards

Vivien
by bibien
Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4567

shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls

Thank you Stoneboy for your reply.

The cavity walls are insulated. The house was built in 1985 do you think the insulation may have deteriorated?

Thank you again for the information

Bibien
by bibien
Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls
Replies: 11
Views: 4567

shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior walls

Can anyone advise me about the sudden appearance of the outline of cavity blocks on my interior lounge walls. The outlines look like shadows on the walls and are dusty grey. I want to redecorate and do not know what to do to ensure this problem does not happen again. Advise would be very much apprec...
by bibien
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior plastered walls
Replies: 8
Views: 11544

shadowy outline of cavity blocks on interior plastered walls

Can anyone advise me about the sudden appearance of the outline of cavity blocks on my interior lounge walls. The outlines look like shadows on the walls and are dusty grey. I want to redecorate and do not know what to do to ensure this problem does not happen again. Advise would be very much apprec...
by bibien
Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: interior walls showing outline of cavity blocks
Replies: 0
Views: 2399

interior walls showing outline of cavity blocks

Can anyone advise me about the sudden appearance of the outline of cavity blocks on my interior lounge walls. The outlines look like shadows on the walls and are dusty grey. I want to redecorate and do not know what to do to ensure this problem does not happen again. Advise would be very much apprec...
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