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by wmathias
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Can I Buy and Fit My Own Second Hand Windows and Doors?
Replies: 3
Views: 8344

Re: Can I Buy and Fit My Own Second Hand Windows and Doors?

Thanks for your reply mate!

The problem with leaving the side panels is they are single glazed (though I suppose I could fill the windows in). Also, the wood is quite old and a bit decayed, so I'd rather build from new with maybe a plastic shroud to match the relacement doors?
by wmathias
Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Can I Buy and Fit My Own Second Hand Windows and Doors?
Replies: 3
Views: 8344

Can I Buy and Fit My Own Second Hand Windows and Doors?

I'm frightened by the cost of double glazing my flat, so I'm looking at buying 2nd hand windows and doors and fitting them myself. My back (french) doors are 1920mm wide and 2500 high. In addition the bricks above the window make a stone arch. Looking online it seems I won't be able to get a door to...
by wmathias
Sat Dec 25, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in bedroom (with pictures)
Replies: 11
Views: 24477

Re: damp

its difficult to see if its penitrating,rising damp or down to poor ventilation as spud says, Try cleaning the black area with neat bleach,When it dries paint the area with a pva solution.I think condensation is dripping down the window frame behind the plaster causing the mould. Thanks guys, I'll ...
by wmathias
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in bedroom (with pictures)
Replies: 11
Views: 24477

Forgot to say, can't hose the area as the hosepipe is frozen!
by wmathias
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in bedroom (with pictures)
Replies: 11
Views: 24477

Hi I do not believe that this a rising or penetrating damp problem, from the pictures I believe this is just condensation. If you can wipe with a cloth or your hand and it comes away as as sooty type substance, then it is condensation you have, old building can have cold spots as they have no insul...
by wmathias
Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in bedroom (with pictures)
Replies: 11
Views: 24477

Re: damp walls

hi, it looks like penitrating damp from around the window,water will always find the lowest level,So I assume that its been creeping through for a while before the brickwork was repointed. Tap the wall Im assuming it will sound hollow.If it was me I would remove the plaster thats black and paint th...
by wmathias
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in bedroom (with pictures)
Replies: 11
Views: 24477

Re: damp walls

Thanks for helping a girl out Brickie! I would remove the skirting board,check if its damp behind.If it is its rising damp. . I've removed most of the skirting, there's a bit left in but i can get behind it to touch the wall. The back of the skirting board was not wet or rotten. https://www.diydocto...
by wmathias
Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp in bedroom (with pictures)
Replies: 11
Views: 24477

Damp in bedroom (with pictures)

Hi, I live in what I believe is a 1920's house / maisonette which has some kind of damp. The area in a corner in the bedroom is not enclosed, so I think it has reasonable ventilation. If my html is working there should be a picture just after this: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/i/forum/bedroom1.jpg I...
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