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by the_jinj
Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Cold Joint At Floor/Wall Leak - How To Seal
Replies: 5
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Re: Cold Joint At Floor/Wall Leak - How To Seal

welsh brickie wrote:I cant really give you odds, it will either work or not, But in my opinion it should work


So is it a common fix to seal with bitumen from the inside? Sorry if I'm repeating myself but unsure if you would apply it to both inside and out or if internal application would suffice?
by the_jinj
Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Cold Joint At Floor/Wall Leak - How To Seal
Replies: 5
Views: 3020

Re: Cold Joint At Floor/Wall Leak - How To Seal

I always use aquapruff buitumin sealant for jobs like this and have found it works well, Havent used wicks own brand but its a similar product Thanks for the reply. My worry would be that the dampness could rise, maybe above the bitumen? What are the chances of the brick being extensively damaged f...
by the_jinj
Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Cold Joint At Floor/Wall Leak - How To Seal
Replies: 5
Views: 3020

Cold Joint At Floor/Wall Leak - How To Seal

Hi After investigating a damp smell from a cupboard in my converted basement I found that there was water ingress from the wall area. Further investigation shows that a small trickle of water is penetrating at a small area where the concrete floor meets the wall as shown in the attached picture. The...
by the_jinj
Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: UPVC Double Glazing Windows pin stays
Replies: 0
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UPVC Double Glazing Windows pin stays

Hi I have DG UPVC windows which seem to have been fitted in a hurry - problem seems to be that some of the frames have been put in and they are very slightly warped causing the seal to not completely make at places. The closing mechanism is a pin which pulls accross and marries into a stay (not sure...
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