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by sammyez
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Problem Coming Through Blocked off Fireplace and Wooden Floor
Replies: 2
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Re: Damp Problem Coming Through Blocked off Fireplace and Wooden Floor

Thanks for the reply. We have tried to drill into the fireplace and hit what could be concrete. Will be opening up further to put in a vent. If a external vent is put in, woukd this cause a draught into the room? Also, if water has been getting into the sub floor, would the suspended wooden floor ne...
by sammyez
Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Problem Coming Through Blocked off Fireplace and Wooden Floor
Replies: 2
Views: 3259

Damp Problem Coming Through Blocked off Fireplace and Wooden Floor

I would appreciate and advice regarding penetrating damp coming through a blocked off fireplace / side walls and through suspended wooden floor. The previous owners had blocked off the chimney / fireplace and not put in any vents (either internal or external) Also, they had tarmacked the path runnin...
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