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by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Rising damp in old cottage: Injecting DPC on timber and concrete floor
Replies: 1
Views: 5357

If you had a damp report, get hold of the surveyor and discuss this with him/her. They should be able to elaborate, ask questions, surveyors are great but can be a little ignorant of the fact we don't know as much as them. I would avoid stabs in the dark on what to do, also you say you had a quote -...
by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:18 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Rising Damp and Air bricks
Replies: 2
Views: 5619

Pay for an £80 survey, (you may need to shop around a bit). I know you don't want to - blah bah, dead money , etc, but trust me, you get this guy who comes around your house and if he has no intention of selling you repair work and is simply a surveyor - make sure of this. He is worth his weight in...
by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:07 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Earth against Wall - Correct Rework
Replies: 1
Views: 3798

Earth against Wall - Correct Rework

Hi, I have earth against a wall, after a big flood, water eventually penetrated through the walls. I am going to dig it out, about 2 feet deep, and put in a damp proof membrane against the wall, line the base with chippings, 1 to 2" and I was told to lay in a pipe before covering over with the ...
by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:56 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Replastering and damp - advice really appreciated!
Replies: 1
Views: 4080

If you do not resolve your damp problem before you replaster you cannot complain if the problem re-occurs - which its bound to - unless the damp is not coming from where you believe it is. Plastering will not resolve the problem just look pretty for a few weeks. I am not up to speed on damp proofing...
by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:38 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Mould under paint in bathroom
Replies: 1
Views: 4476

You get mould in humid/wet environments - no where else. (Water is retained in warm air more than cold, so hot air is more humid) Bathrooms are notoriously humid, (obviously), because of the use of hot water in baths and showers, so better ventilation and extract will reduce your problem. Typically ...
by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:27 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: getting a plastered wall back to the bare brick
Replies: 1
Views: 3684

[b]BOLSTER / CHISEL POWER TOOL HIRE[/b] You can get a tool called a "bolster chisel", not sure if this is a real name or nickname, however you can hire them for small duty or heavy duty, usually about £15/day max. For plaster you need a light duty tool. When you hire them they come with a...
by simonwar
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:12 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Foundation and a retaiining wall at bottom of garden...
Replies: 3
Views: 6830

Thanks, wall all complete now.
Apologies for not getting back to you, but all worked a treat.

Appreciated the advice. S.
by simonwar
Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:53 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Foundation and a retaiining wall at bottom of garden...
Replies: 3
Views: 6830

Foundation and a retaiining wall at bottom of garden...

Hi, Appreciate any help. My Garden slopes away at about 1:20 and leads into the rear neighbours house which is dropped down by about 12 feet. The garden is approx 5m wide. There is no retaining wall and earth and house rubble has just been dumped and piled high leading down to their garden from mine...
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