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by panna
Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp corse done last year,damp back again...isit big problem
Replies: 4
Views: 6593

Hi Betts, I've just bought a house with damp and am out to get a damp proof course put in - this comes with a 30yr guarantee so that if there are problems they will come and resolve them. It may be worth checking with the sellers to see if they have the cert for the work and then get the damp people...
by panna
Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Penetrating damp v's condensation?
Replies: 2
Views: 4729

Penetrating damp v's condensation?

How can I tell the difference between penetrating damp and condensation? I'm in an end of terrace house and my bedroom has stains on the corner of the two outer walls at ceiling level. I have felt it and it doesn't feel wet and it doesn't look like mould, it's more orangey than black. How can I tell...
by panna
Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:01 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Making a fireplace bigger?
Replies: 3
Views: 8588

Making a fireplace bigger?

I have just moved into an old Edwardian house where there seems to be chimney breasts and fireplaces in every room - including the bathroom. I want to remove the one in the bathroom but have been advised it is a very costly job. I have seen houses where they make features of disused chimneys/ firepl...
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