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by klb
Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: REPLASTERING AFTER DAMP COURSE INSTALLED
Replies: 5
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Re: REPLASTERING AFTER DAMP COURSE INSTALLED

Thanks welshbrickie.

Regards
by klb
Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: REPLASTERING AFTER DAMP COURSE INSTALLED
Replies: 5
Views: 2959

Re: REPLASTERING AFTER DAMP COURSE INSTALLED

Thanks for your reply, Welshbrickie.

Would you dilute the first coat of pva then a thicker coat after and would this give acceptable readings in the future?

regards
by klb
Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: REPLASTERING AFTER DAMP COURSE INSTALLED
Replies: 5
Views: 2959

REPLASTERING AFTER DAMP COURSE INSTALLED

Can anyone please advise on the use of salt neutralising solutions for use on good plastered walls, after having a chemical damp proof course injected. Our son is buying a terraced property which has newly plastered walls which read above acceptable levels with a test meter. We could do the damp inj...
by klb
Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Old render repairs on brickwork
Replies: 0
Views: 4059

Old render repairs on brickwork

I am in the process of getting some quotes for re-rendering of our 150 year old cottage. Someone has suggested only knocking off damaged or cracked areas such as patches that sound hollow. After patching up, all the render, old and repaired areas would be cover in a Tyrolean finish. I am told by the...
by klb
Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: cracks to rendering
Replies: 1
Views: 2974

cracks to rendering

We live in a 150 year old brick cottage which as been rendered. Just over 9 months ago we sold a plot of land to the rear and the owners started to build a house, timber framed and brick skinned. Over the period of construction there has been upwards of 40-50 lorries, heavy cranes, cement mixers, de...
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