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by Genista_99
Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Oak Balcony Support Beams Starting to rot
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Oak Balcony Support Beams Starting to rot

Hi All No idea if this is the correct forum for this but here goes. I have a balcony on my house which is supported by 4 8x8(ish) oak beams. These are buried in to the ground. However I can see that they are rotting where they meet the soil. I have also started to dig down and can see this is the sa...
by Genista_99
Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How Best to Repair Penetrating Damp Damage Through Plasterboard and Plaster
Replies: 2
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Re: How Best to Repair Penetrating Damp Damage Through Plasterboard and Plaster

I thought may need a dehumidifier. As for the polyfilla, there's nothing to fill in. The wall is smooth as a babies bum!! (So far)
by Genista_99
Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How Best to Repair Penetrating Damp Damage Through Plasterboard and Plaster
Replies: 2
Views: 2389

How Best to Repair Penetrating Damp Damage Through Plasterboard and Plaster

Evening all from a newbie on here. I live in a c. 1900 solid brick terraced house. A recently, within 18 months, plaster boarded and skimmed internal wall in our living room now has a nasty black stain appearing in the bottom of one corner just above skirting board height. I know this is damp relate...
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