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by lagransiete
Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: severe damp problem above window
Replies: 11
Views: 27961

Re: severe damp problem above window

Lets go back to the beginning. Did you examine the joists, rafters and tiles in the loft? Why did you not check the gutter yourself? The wall was wet before the polystyrene balls were (poured in) how were they installed? Welsh brickie, agrees a cheaper (much) solution is to paint the wall with Thom...
by lagransiete
Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: severe damp problem above window
Replies: 11
Views: 27961

Re: severe damp problem above window

for a cheaper option, than trying to renew cavity trays etc try spraying the wall with a clear silicone sealant, that will repel the rain and stop any problems £17.99 in screwfix no nonsense silicone sealant 5Ltr `i spoke to Thompsons, who produce one of the best known ones, and they said it would ...
by lagransiete
Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: severe damp problem above window
Replies: 11
Views: 27961

Re: severe damp problem above window

further update: had a builder call round , who checked guttering and roof and found nothing wrong there .No water pipes running in the vecinity either.He thinks the problem I have is caused by driving rain going through the painted brickwork via defective pointing which needs to be replaced .He also...
by lagransiete
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: severe damp problem above window
Replies: 11
Views: 27961

Re: severe damp problem above window

I always feel that I cannot trust builders and surveyors to do a good job. I am only satisfied when I have looked myself. May I suggest that you go up into the loft yourself, armed with a bright light, and take a careful look at the roof. This involves laying on the floor and getting as close as po...
by lagransiete
Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: severe damp problem above window
Replies: 11
Views: 27961

Re: severe damp problem above window

You write, that it is a brick cavity, wall that the wall was damp when you moved in. Have you stood outside in the pouring rain and watched what happens to the wall? Have you checked the roof, guttering and any down pipes for leaks? Is the wall exposed to strong winds and driving rain? If it is, th...
by lagransiete
Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: severe damp problem above window
Replies: 11
Views: 27961

severe damp problem above window

I am at my wits end with this because i cant figure out where its coming from.WE have had a number of jobs done on the wall where the window is situated including replacing the window itself ,because of a constant issue with damp penetrating from the a outside ,The wall itself is brick double skinne...
by lagransiete
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: anyone have experience of fibre glass roofing?
Replies: 1
Views: 8554

anyone have experience of fibre glass roofing?

I had an extension built 2 years ago and opted for fibre glass instead of felt roofing because it has a longer life span.Trouble is i am getting the most unbelievably loud banging noises coming from it.The manufacturers ,Topseal, have been of little help and I cant find much on the net. Apparently i...
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