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by SPUD1701
Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Does a room need windows ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3377

Hi You will probably need Planning permission for this proposed window and you will also need Building warrant. Any apartment in a property should have a window for daylight, ventilation and in some cases an alternative means of escape, depending on type and height of the floor level above the finis...
by SPUD1701
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation and black mold
Replies: 2
Views: 4288

Hi You have a condensation problem, and by sounds of things it is quite bad. The rooms need to have fresh air coming in 100% of the time, single glazed windows will always have condensation on them as there is no thermal capacity in them, the heat from the room meets the cold through the window and ...
by SPUD1701
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Boiler Issues
Replies: 2
Views: 2936

Hi I would contact Building Control see exactly what they require you to have, you will probably have to get another suitably qualified fitter/installer to check syste ensuring that all safety aspects have been taken into account and that the boiler has been installed in accordance with the Boiler m...
by SPUD1701
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Mould after damp proofing
Replies: 2
Views: 3476

Hi If the damp marks appear like tide mark or wet marks I would contact the people who carried out the damp proof works, you should have a guarantee which they will be able to fix the problem under. If the marks are black sooty looking, this is condensation, possibly due to warn weather inside conde...
by SPUD1701
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: rising damp through C1960's concrete floor
Replies: 9
Views: 42928

I would try the bitumen first - this should seal the floor, your concrete floor will be fine - if properly applied and sealed, all should be fine. Thanks Spud1701, I'm grateful for your help. Someone mentioned 'pouring' asphalt onto it to me yesterday. I was under the impression that this was a sol...
by SPUD1701
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
Views: 46071

Moved into house 6 months ago. It has previously had cavity wall and loft insulation installed. The property is 1960's. We have mould patched appearing in one bedroom in the corner on the walls and ceiling of the external wall. There is also mould spots behind the bed. There is also mould appearing...
by SPUD1701
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: rising damp through C1960's concrete floor
Replies: 9
Views: 42928

Hi Bitumen will stop moisture getting through, will never stop it from happening but should prevent it getting through to floor surface. Thanks SPUD1701 Yes, it's meant to be good stuff that bitumen. It's looking like the way to go. I'm just wondering whether it wouldn't be better to block the mois...
by SPUD1701
Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: rising damp through C1960's concrete floor
Replies: 9
Views: 42928

Hi

Bitumen will stop moisture getting through, will never stop it from happening but should prevent it getting through to floor surface.
by SPUD1701
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Penetrating damp stone walls
Replies: 3
Views: 5613

Hi If external finish all stone work, I would suggest that you check the condition of the pointing, condition of stone and make sure gutters, downpipes etc if leaking are repaired. Penetrating damp is water that is getting in from outside, need to check condition externally and fix. What condition o...
by SPUD1701
Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Adding a storey to anexsisting single-storey extension
Replies: 2
Views: 12184

Hi Andy is correct - foundations tend to be fitted depending on structure being built and ground conditions, nothing more. You can either check by digging down existing house foundations or sometimes better contact Local Authority speak to duty Building Control officer or Area officers - local knowl...
by SPUD1701
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Structural engineer or design certificate.
Replies: 1
Views: 3332

Hi A structural design certificate by an engineer usually means the engineer wil do structural calculations on the design and certify this design which means his/her insurance would cover the design, if any problems, but can be more expensive and time consuming or you can get an engineer to only do ...
by SPUD1701
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Building Regulations and a very very old dormer conversion.
Replies: 2
Views: 5280

Hi

Depends where you live in Scotlnad possible to apply for retrospective permission - unauthorised works, but have to provide Building Control with engineers certification on structure works - best checking with Local Authority who will advise best action.
by SPUD1701
Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Roof vents tiles
Replies: 5
Views: 7221

Hi Condensation always going to high high in bathrooms - insulation above ceiling level should limit warm air condensing on the ceiling where coming into contact with cold spaces. Need to make sure that bathroom has extractor fan, natural ventilation and heating. Make sure not to try clothes in bath...
by SPUD1701
Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: single block wall causing damp
Replies: 1
Views: 3453

Hi If you are proposing to built a timber wall to create a cavity then you will have to fit perp vents to outside brick between pointing to vent this sapce. If you have not already tried, why not fit a dehumidistat extractor fan this will automatically come on when condensation in bathroom gets too ...
by SPUD1701
Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Roof vents tiles
Replies: 5
Views: 7221

Hi Roof vents to be place at high and low levels. equiv of 5mm continous at ridge and between 10 - 25 mm at soffitt depending on pitch of roof. Google "harcon.co.uk" There website under roof ventilation talks about roof ventilation, condensation etc and gives diagrams Hope this helps
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