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by mikester
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp caused by neighbours shed
Replies: 2
Views: 5902

Contact your council. if he dont fix it they can make the landlord knock it down.
by mikester
Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Insulating a 9 inch solid external brick wall.
Replies: 2
Views: 9920

You are likely to need some insulation as well as a DPC (if not already there) also some kind of vapour barrier I did something similar to this recently. I used 12mm plasterboard with a layer of ecotherm boards (£16 plus vat for 8 x6 ft sheet from jewson) sandwiched between the plasterboard and the...
by mikester
Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:04 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Concrete base for large shed
Replies: 1
Views: 10579

Pull out the trammel bars the next day and fill in with sand and cement
by mikester
Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Floor beam loading
Replies: 2
Views: 5167

Steel would be better. Timber will work as long as your not planning a hot tub, but the floor may have a bit of 'bounce' when its finished. Use the proper metal joist hangers or the floor may creek.
by mikester
Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: cheimcal DPC solution
Replies: 7
Views: 6799

Before you start spending on this you need to do more research. Beg steal or borrow a damp meter and do some tests all over the walls, if the readings are higher around the suspect area and then get even higher the closer to the floor you get then it could be rising damp. The high humidity in the ro...
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Fibreglass flat roofing
Replies: 3
Views: 8135

IMHO fibreglass is superior is every way.
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: cheimcal DPC solution
Replies: 7
Views: 6799

What are the damp readings inside the property?
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Internal damp problems
Replies: 3
Views: 7034

Need more info as to where the damp readings are (or highest) in the room as it could be a whole bunch of different things.
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: painting over varnished wood
Replies: 6
Views: 9715

It all depends what state the existing varnish is in. If its okay with no cracks or flaking then you should get away with just a light rub over with a 240grit sand paper just to give the paint a key and a wipe over with white spirit to remove the dust, other wise its a case either chemical or manual...
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Damp!
Replies: 3
Views: 4883

I've seen loads of surveyors reports with this on, its usually nothing to worry about, if there were any damp readings inside the house this would be on the report. He's just making a point that it's not upto modern building regs. If its an old house: Have a look at the outside of the building aroun...
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: wall extrator fan
Replies: 4
Views: 5076

What circuit are you trying to connect it to ? ie lighting ring or fused spur?
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Adhesive on hands
Replies: 2
Views: 4638

White spirit or petrol on a rag, or just get some latex gloves.
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Concrete floors
Replies: 4
Views: 6691

You can insulation boards from Jewson that can be used for this, Just pack up to the required height and put a couple of inches of concrete or screed over the top. They meet regs for DPM so no need for a separate on, should help keep the room warm too.
by mikester
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:02 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Concrete floors
Replies: 4
Views: 6691

You can get insulation boards from your local builders merchant that are for this. I think they are about 2inch thick but I don't see why you can't use more than one layer, just lay couple inches concrete or screed on the top. The boards double up as damp proofing (you will probably need some kind o...
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