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by ChrisTB
Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Render over Damp Proof Course in Pre WW2 Bungalow
Replies: 2
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Re: Render over Damp Proof Course in Pre WW2 Bungalow

Thanks for your reply. Right, I didn't "seal" the dpc (sorry - wrong word!) I raked out the loose mortar above and below the dpc and filled the gap left with mastic. The cavity wall insulation is, I believe, blown mineral wool and the only damp within the bungalow at present is caused by c...
by ChrisTB
Wed Oct 21, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Render over Damp Proof Course in Pre WW2 Bungalow
Replies: 2
Views: 2178

Render over Damp Proof Course in Pre WW2 Bungalow

This pre WW2 bungalow has all exterior walls rendered -smoothed sand and cement. This old rendering is taken over and below the dpc of the outer skin of the wall. It is now cracked and I am concerned that moisture can now track up the walls and may be the cause of damp within the bungalow. The cavit...
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