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by Krys
Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp proofing internal walls
Replies: 6
Views: 7671

Re: damp proofing internal walls

Have applied the Aquaprufe. Tried a number of different brushes and roller - these all quickly clogged up . Finally tried a cheap 4" paintbrush with polyester bristles which applied the aquaprufe very well. I'm due to put on the final third coat. Aquaprufe dries quickly and I'll have to be quic...
by Krys
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp proofing internal walls
Replies: 6
Views: 7671

Re: damp proofing internal walls

Thanks again. Are you aware of damp patches appearing through plasterboard where the plasterboard adhesive dabs have been applied. Is it due to the hygroscopic element of the adhesive drawing in moisture from the room? I've seen this in some cases and my next door neighbour is currently experiencing...
by Krys
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp proofing internal walls
Replies: 6
Views: 7671

Re: damp proofing internal walls

Thanks for the advice Welsh Brickie. I've looked at the Cementone Aquaprufe product which sounds good. I have taken on board your advice about the damp bridging problems with the battens. If I use Aquaprufe do you think it pointless to first coat the walls with SBR slurry as the 3 coats of Aquaprufe...
by Krys
Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp proofing internal walls
Replies: 6
Views: 7671

damp proofing internal walls

I have large damp patches on the ground floor internal walls of a terraced house built around 1900. These extend to about six feet in height - and over the full width of the walls. I have had a damp technician attend. He said there did not seem to be a problem with rising damp. The damp meter indica...
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