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by hoyle23
Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Dark Marks on Attic Chimney Breast Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 3440

Dark Marks on Attic Chimney Breast Wall

Hello, I have had an on going problem with darks marks that won't seem to go away. These marks are not wet, greasy or even colder than the rest of the wall, you can simply just see them. They were improving and going away but have recently appeared again (Not after rain, just generally cold weather)...
by hoyle23
Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Looking for Builder or Other Tradesmen who Understands old Buildings
Replies: 0
Views: 2760

Looking for Builder or Other Tradesmen who Understands old Buildings

Hello all, I am looking for some reliable builders, surveyors or other tradesmen who understand old buildings and how they work. I have an old back to back house that was built in roughly 1905 with solid walls. However when anything goes wrong with the house I always get the same response from whoev...
by hoyle23
Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Is This Condensation Damage and how Would I Fix it?
Replies: 0
Views: 2347

Is This Condensation Damage and how Would I Fix it?

Hello, I had a problem with damp on my living room wall on the inside. This is an external facing wall and the problem seem to of been resolved. There was a large area previously with damp coming through which was resolved after a badly fixed virgin media box was removed and the hole filled up. Howe...
by hoyle23
Fri Sep 30, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Costins of Removal of Shower Screen to Fix Leak
Replies: 1
Views: 1786

Costins of Removal of Shower Screen to Fix Leak

Hello, I have a leak from my shower and have been advised it will need to be removed and sealed and then re attached to fix the leak. I can see the water coming through below so I don't have doubts this is the problem. For this they have estimated it would take 3-4 hours. I am looking to see if anyo...
by hoyle23
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Penetrating Damp That's an Ongoing Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 3860

Re: Penetrating Damp That's an Ongoing Issue

Hello,

Please see attached pictures:

I hope this is helpful.

Thanks,
Andrew.
by hoyle23
Mon Aug 22, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Penetrating Damp That's an Ongoing Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 3860

Penetrating Damp That's an Ongoing Issue

Hello, I have had a problem with penetrating damp every time it rains for about 6 months now on the bay window wall. This will appear as dark patches on the wall within about 8-12 hours of it raining depending on how "heavy" the rain is. The patches appear in a concentrated area at either ...
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