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by Halesowenmum
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulating Render to end of Terrace to Reduce Heating Costs
Replies: 3
Views: 2736

Re: Insulating Render to end of Terrace to Reduce Heating Costs

Thank you very much indeed.
by Halesowenmum
Thu Oct 22, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Likely Type of Dampproofing Required to Fix Damp Cellar
Replies: 4
Views: 2126

Re: Likely Type of Dampproofing Required to Fix Damp Cellar

Brilliant, thank you very much indeed.
by Halesowenmum
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Likely Type of Dampproofing Required to Fix Damp Cellar
Replies: 4
Views: 2126

Re: Likely Type of Dampproofing Required to Fix Damp Cellar

Thanks for that Mark. I kinda thought that's what the answer would be!

What sort of £ per sq/ft is associated with that kind of work????

How do I know if the firm I approach knows what they're doing?!
by Halesowenmum
Sun Oct 04, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulating Render to end of Terrace to Reduce Heating Costs
Replies: 3
Views: 2736

Insulating Render to end of Terrace to Reduce Heating Costs

33 gable end.jpg Hiya I'm buying a 1900s end terrace. I'm wondering whether it would make economical sense (and what would it likely cost, this is the property attached) in terms of reducing heating costs, to do this just to this end wall rather than straightforward paint render? Is it worth it? Al...
by Halesowenmum
Sun Oct 04, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Likely Type of Dampproofing Required to Fix Damp Cellar
Replies: 4
Views: 2126

Likely Type of Dampproofing Required to Fix Damp Cellar

Hi all I'm looking at doing work to my cellar in the house I'm buying, not just because I want to use it as a bedroom, but also because it's so damp, it's rotting the joists to the living room floor so it all needs to come up and replace the joists (which since they sit into the external wall will a...
by Halesowenmum
Mon May 25, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Correct Adhesive to Affix new Slate House Number over old Ceramic one
Replies: 1
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Correct Adhesive to Affix new Slate House Number over old Ceramic one

Hi Outside my house there's currently a glazed ceramic house number firmly fixed in place. I have a new slate one to replace it with. I'd like to just put it over the top of the existing one using an adhesive. I just want to make sure I use the right one - be a bit sad if it fell off at the first fr...
by Halesowenmum
Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp On Stairs From Cellar Not Touching External Wall - How To Treat
Replies: 1
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Damp On Stairs From Cellar Not Touching External Wall - How To Treat

Hi Looking at moving in a traditional brick terraced house. Cellar has been tanked but the stairs leading up from the cellar to the ground floor are damp as you walk up the stairs. The stairs sit to the middle part of the house ie they're not sitting next to any external wall. Would this just requir...
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