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by camel_face69
Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Loft condensation
Replies: 5
Views: 11099

Hi there Shanksy, I had exactly the same problem a couple of years ago along with mould growth on the woodwork up there. A few ridge vents along the top of the roof soon sorted the problem. This will drag fresh air through the eaves then it will escape through the ridge vents instead of hitting the ...
by camel_face69
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Help! Is this typical of rising damp?
Replies: 1
Views: 3639

Help! Is this typical of rising damp?

Hi, I have recently redecorated my dining room. It was wall papered and had been for a while showing no signs of paper lifting etc, but have had this removed, walls skimmmed and painted which was completed about 2 months ago. I now can see a dark tide mark up to about 2 feet in places from the skirt...
by camel_face69
Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: WATER BEHIND PLASTER
Replies: 4
Views: 4397

Hi Hicko, You're not alone. I am going through a similar situation at the moment. On my gable end the rendering came away where it meets the chimney (came away enough to fit your fingers down apparently!) and water has prentrated through to the plaster. Again my house is approx 100 years old with no...
by camel_face69
Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Chimney problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4267

Thanks for that Perry525, I've got a roofer friend coming in the morning to take a look so he should give me the low down on the flashing without any bull (hopefully). Altthough we have had the flashing looked at (and supposedly fixed) twice by others. Thanks for the reply and I'll report back with ...
by camel_face69
Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Chimney problem
Replies: 2
Views: 4267

Chimney problem

I've been reading the numerous posts about chimney damp on here and am after a little advice. The internal wall of my chimney breast, in an upstairs room shows a damp problem in the top corner of the side of the breast spreading to the wall. There also appears to be damp on the internal face of the ...
by camel_face69
Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: tiny round damp spots
Replies: 11
Views: 23191

Hi sorry to hijack your thread but...I too have the same/similar problem. Its on the inside of an upstairs wall (which is an external wall). The room was plastered around 2 years ago and now in a few areas the paintwork goes a slightly darker colour then the paint blisters in small circles and event...
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