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by Daveyp1471
Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Wet Carpet and Underlay in Corner of Lounge - Is This a Damp Issue?
Replies: 2
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Re: Wet Carpet and Underlay in Corner of Lounge - Is This a Damp Issue?

Thanks the doctor. We think moisture had been coming through the wall to the side of the chimney Brest as the pointing was shot. I have also installed new airbricks as that particular corner Didnt get any air. It's now like a wind tunnel underneath. We're worried that it could come back so consideri...
by Daveyp1471
Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Vapour barrier above floorboards to prevent new carpet getting damp?
Replies: 1
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Vapour barrier above floorboards to prevent new carpet getting damp?

Hi, last year I noticed my underlat I a few corners and carpet were damp, there were no leaks not animal wee so put it down to temperature changes as we often get water under the floor boards. I had new air rocks installed and cleared out all the older ones. We are also getting the chimney re pointe...
by Daveyp1471
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Wet Carpet and Underlay in Corner of Lounge - Is This a Damp Issue?
Replies: 2
Views: 2853

Wet Carpet and Underlay in Corner of Lounge - Is This a Damp Issue?

I have noticed a slight damp feel to the edge of my carpet in the lounge in one corner, I lifted the carpet and the underlay has darkened like its damp. Underneath are floor boards on a suspended floor. I have taken up the floor boards and there is no sign of moisture and all pipes etc are fine. I h...
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